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Deuteronomy 2:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 2:4

Verse 4 of 37

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And command thou the people, saying, Ye [are] to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore:

Deuteronomy 2:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 2:4

Theological / Devotional

Your brethren. The descendants of Esau (Deut. 23:7; Amos 1:11; Obadiah 10, 12; Mal. 1:2).

Take ye good heed. The inhabitants of Edom would be nervous and apprehensive, and might as a result make a sudden attack upon Israel. On the other hand, their awareness of the fear in the hearts of the Edomites might lead Israel to take advantage of that fear and invade the country.

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