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They will be afraid of you, but be very careful. <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> Give these orders to the people: “You will pass through the country belonging to your relatives the Edomites, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. The Edomites will feel threatened, so be careful. <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> and command the people, “You are about to pass through the territory of your brothers, the people of Esau, who live in Seir; and they will be afraid of you. So be very careful. <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and command the people: ‘You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/2.htm">King James Bible</a> 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: <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/2.htm">New King James Version</a> And command the people, saying, “You are about to pass through the territory of your brethren, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir; and they will be afraid of you. Therefore watch yourselves carefully. <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and command the people, saying, “You are going to pass through the territory of your brothers the sons of Esau, who live in Seir; and they will be afraid of you. So be very careful; <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> and command the people, saying, &#8220You will pass through the territory of your brothers the sons of Esau who live in Seir; and they will be afraid of you. So be very careful; <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and command the people, saying, “You will pass through the territory of your brothers the sons of Esau who live in Seir; and they will be afraid of you. So be very careful; <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and command the people, saying, “You are going to pass through the territory of your brothers the sons of Esau who live in Seir; and they will be afraid of you. So be very careful; <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and command the people, saying, “You are passing through the territory of your brothers the sons of Esau (the Edomites), who live in Seir; and they will be afraid of you. So be very careful; <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Command the people: You are about to travel through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so be very careful. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Command the people: You are about to travel through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the border of your brethren the children of Esau, that dwell in Seir; and they will be afraid of you. Take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore; <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And give the people these orders: "Be very careful, because you will soon go through the land that belongs to your relatives, the descendants of Esau. They are afraid of you, <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the border 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: <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Give the people these instructions: 'You're going to pass through the territory of your relatives, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They'll be afraid of you, but be very careful. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> He told me to give you the following instructions: 'You are about to go through the hill country of Edom, the territory of your distant relatives, the descendants of Esau. They will be afraid of you, <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> and command this people, "You are about to pass through the territory of your relatives, the descendants of Esau who live around Seir. They will be afraid of you so be very careful. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and command the people: ?You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. <a href="/net/deuteronomy/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Instruct these people as follows: 'You are about to cross the border of your relatives the descendants of Esau, who inhabit Seir. They will be afraid of you, so watch yourselves carefully. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Command the people, saying, 'You are to pass through the border of your brothers the descendants of Esau, who dwell in Seir; and they will be afraid of you: take good heed to yourselves therefore; <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the border of your brethren the children of Esau, who dwell in Seir; and they will be afraid of you: therefore take ye good heed to yourselves: <a href="/web/deuteronomy/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Command the people, saying, ‘You are to pass through the border of your brothers, the children of Esau, who dwell in Seir; and they will be afraid of you. Therefore be careful. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the people command you, saying, You are passing over into the border of your brothers, sons of Esau, who are dwelling in Seir, and they are afraid of you; and you have been very watchful; <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And the people command thou, saying, Ye are passing over into the border of your brethren, sons of Esau, who are dwelling in Seir, and they are afraid of you; and ye have been very watchful, <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And command the people, saying, Ye are passing over through the bound of your brethren the sons of Esau, dwelling in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: and ye shall watch greatly.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And command thou the people, saying: You shall pass by the borders of your brethren the children of Esau, who dwell in Seir, and they will be afraid of you. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And instruct the people, saying: You shall cross through the borders of your brothers, the sons of Esau, who live at Seir, and they will fear you. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Command the people: You are now about to pass through the territory of your relatives, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. Though they are afraid of you, be very careful <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and charge the people as follows: You are about to pass through the territory of your kindred, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so, be very careful<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And command the people, saying, You are going to pass through the territory of your brethren the children of Esau, who dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you; take heed to yourselves therefore; <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And command the people and say to them: "You pass over into the borders of your brethren, the children of Esau dwelling in Seir, and they will be afraid of you; be well aware:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And command thou the people, saying: Ye are to pass through the border of your brethren the children of Esau, that dwell in Seir; and they will be afraid of you; take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore; <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And charge the people, saying, Ye are going through the borders of your brethren the children of Esau, who dwell in Seir; and they shall fear you, and dread you greatly. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=449" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Wanderings in the Wilderness</a> …3“You have been wandering around this hill country long enough; turn to the north 4<a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣaw (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">and command</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people:</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tem (Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">‘You</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ō·ḇə·rîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">will pass</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: biḡ·ḇūl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">through the territory</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">of your brothers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/6215.htm" title="6215: ‘ê·śāw (N-proper-ms) -- Apparently a form of the passive participle of asah in the original sense of handling; rough; Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity.">of Esau,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: hay·yō·šə·ḇîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">who live</a> <a href="/hebrew/8165.htm" title="8165: bə·śê·‘îr (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Formed like sa'iyr; rough; Seir, a mountain of Idumaea and its aboriginal occupants, also one in Palestine.">in Seir.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: wə·yî·rə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">They will be afraid</a> <a href="/hebrew/mik·kem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">of you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">so you must be very</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: wə·niš·mar·tem (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">careful.</a> 5Do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even a footprint, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as his possession.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14-21</a> From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardship that has befallen us, / how our fathers went down to Egypt, where we lived many years. The Egyptians mistreated us and our fathers, / and when we cried out to the LORD, He heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory. ... <a href="/genesis/36-8.htm">Genesis 36:8</a> So Esau (that is, Edom) settled in the area of Mount Seir. <a href="/obadiah/1-10.htm">Obadiah 1:10-12</a> Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever. / On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. / But you should not gloat in that day, your brother’s day of misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast proudly in the day of their distress. <a href="/malachi/1-2.htm">Malachi 1:2-3</a> “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” <a href="/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly. <a href="/genesis/25-30.htm">Genesis 25:30</a> He said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am famished.” (That is why he was also called Edom.) <a href="/genesis/32-3.htm">Genesis 32:3-6</a> Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. / He instructed them, “You are to say to my master Esau, ‘Your servant Jacob says: I have been staying with Laban and have remained there until now. / I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, menservants, and maidservants. I have sent this message to inform my master, so that I may find favor in your sight.’” ... <a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Genesis 33:1-4</a> Now Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming toward him with four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants. / He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph at the rear. / But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. ... <a href="/numbers/24-18.htm">Numbers 24:18</a> Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor. <a href="/isaiah/34-5.htm">Isaiah 34:5-6</a> When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. <a href="/ezekiel/25-12.htm">Ezekiel 25:12-14</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah, and in so doing incurred grievous guilt, / therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. / I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’ <a href="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">Jeremiah 49:7-22</a> Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed? / Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. / If grape gatherers came to you, would they not leave some gleanings? Were thieves to come in the night, would they not steal only what they wanted? ... <a href="/romans/9-10.htm">Romans 9:10-13</a> Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac. / Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand, / not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” ... <a href="/hebrews/12-16.htm">Hebrews 12:16-17</a> See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright. / For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears. <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-15</a> When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And command you the people, saying, You are to pass through the coast of your brothers the children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take you good heed to yourselves therefore:Ye are to pass<a href="/deuteronomy/23-7.htm">Deuteronomy 23:7</a> Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he is thy brother: thou shalt not abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a stranger in his land.<a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14-21</a> And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us: … <a href="/obadiah/1-10.htm">Obadiah 1:10-13</a> For thy violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever… they shall<a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Exodus 15:15</a> Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.<a href="/numbers/22-3.htm">Numbers 22:3,4</a> And Moab was sore afraid of the people, because they were many: and Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel… <a href="/numbers/24-14.htm">Numbers 24:14-18</a> And now, behold, I go unto my people: come therefore, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days… take ye<a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.<a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15</a> And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.<a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">Ephesians 5:15</a> See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/1-29.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/numbers/35-27.htm">Border</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-39.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/34-11.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-43.htm">Command</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-46.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/numbers/28-2.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/numbers/35-34.htm">Live</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-43.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-1.htm">Seir</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-1.htm">Se'ir</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-5.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-3.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/3-2.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Border</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-37.htm">Command</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-8.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-5.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-9.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-8.htm">Live</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-28.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-5.htm">Seir</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-5.htm">Se'ir</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-8.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-13.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 2</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/2-1.htm">The story is continued, that they were not to meddle with the Edomites</a> 9. <a href="/deuteronomy/2-9.htm">nor with the Moabites</a> 16. <a href="/deuteronomy/2-16.htm">nor with the Ammonites</a> 24. <a href="/deuteronomy/2-24.htm">but Sihon the Amorite was subdued by them</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the journey of the Israelites and the commands given by God. This reflects the theocratic leadership structure where God’s commands are communicated through His chosen leader.You will pass through the territory of your brothers, The Israelites are reminded of their kinship with the Edomites, descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother. This familial connection is significant in understanding the diplomatic approach God instructs. It highlights the importance of recognizing and respecting kinship ties, even when there is historical tension, as seen in <a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a> and <a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Genesis 27:41</a>.the descendants of Esau, Esau, the brother of Jacob, is the progenitor of the Edomites. This reference underscores the historical and familial relationship between the Israelites and Edomites. The Edomites settled in the region of Seir, and their lineage is detailed in <a href="/genesis/36.htm">Genesis 36</a>. This connection is crucial for understanding the dynamics between the two groups.who live in Seir. Seir is a mountainous region located southeast of the Dead Sea. Archaeological findings suggest it was a well-established area during the time of the Exodus. The geographical location of Seir is significant as it was a strategic passageway for the Israelites on their journey to the Promised Land.They will be afraid of you, This fear is rooted in the reputation of the Israelites, who had experienced divine intervention and victories over other nations. The fear of the Edomites can be seen as a fulfillment of God’s promise to make the nations fear Israel (<a href="/deuteronomy/2-25.htm">Deuteronomy 2:25</a>). It also reflects the broader theme of God’s protection and favor upon His chosen people.so you must be very careful. Despite the fear the Edomites have, God instructs the Israelites to exercise caution and restraint. This command emphasizes the importance of peaceful coexistence and respect for the Edomites' territory. It serves as a reminder of the ethical conduct expected from God’s people, aligning with the broader biblical principle of loving one's neighbor (<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people of God, led by Moses, who are journeying through the wilderness towards the Promised Land. 2. <a href="/topical/d/descendants_of_esau.htm">Descendants of Esau</a> Also known as the Edomites, they are the relatives of the Israelites, descending from Esau, Jacob's brother. 3. <a href="/topical/s/seir.htm">Seir</a> The mountainous region where the descendants of Esau settled. 4. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, who is conveying God's instructions to the people. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_command.htm">God's Command</a> The directive given to the Israelites to pass through the land of their relatives with caution and respect.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_relatives.htm">Respect for Relatives</a> The Israelites are reminded to treat the Edomites, their relatives, with respect. This teaches us the importance of maintaining respectful relationships with our family and extended family, even when there are historical tensions. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a> The directive to be careful and respectful is a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's instructions, even when dealing with those who may not share our beliefs or values. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_protection.htm">Trust in God's Protection</a> Despite the fear the Edomites have of the Israelites, God assures them of His protection. We can trust that God will guide and protect us in our interactions with others. <a href="/topical/p/peaceful_coexistence.htm">Peaceful Coexistence</a> The passage encourages peaceful coexistence with others, even when there is potential for conflict. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching of living peaceably with all. <a href="/topical/a/awareness_of_historical_context.htm">Awareness of Historical Context</a> Understanding the historical and familial context of our interactions can help us navigate relationships with wisdom and grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 2</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_horites_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the Horites in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_it_possible_for_a_man_to_rob_god.htm">What is Mount Seir's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_deut._4_2_with_later_changes.htm">Deuteronomy 4:2 restricts adding or subtracting from God's commands--how is this reconciled with later scriptural expansions or revisions?</a> <a href="/q/was_yahweh_an_edomite_or_canaanite_god.htm">Is Yahweh originally an Edomite or Canaanite deity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) Ye are to pass through the coast.--Literally, Ye are passing through the border. This was apparently said before the permission was asked, and in view of the request made for it (<a href="/numbers/20-17.htm" title="Let us pass, I pray you, through your country: we will not pass through the fields, or through the vineyards, neither will we drink of the water of the wells: we will go by the king's high way, we will not turn to the right hand nor to the left, until we have passed your borders.">Numbers 20:17</a>). But Edom refused to let Israel pass through his coast or border (<a href="/numbers/20-21.htm" title="Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: why Israel turned away from him.">Numbers 20:21</a>).They shall be afraid of you.--According to the prophecy in the song of Moses (<a href="/exodus/15-15.htm" title="Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold on them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.">Exodus 15:15</a>), "Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - It would appear that the Edomites made preparations to resist the passage of the Israelites through their territory (<a href="/numbers/20-18.htm">Numbers 20:18-20</a>). As the Israelites, however, kept on the outskirts of their country, and did not attempt to penetrate into the interior, the Edomites did not attack them or seek to hinder their progress. The Israelites, on the other hand, were strictly forbidden to invade that country in a hostile manner; they were to watch over themselves, so as not to be tempted to make war on the Edomites, who were their brethren; as God would not give them any part, not so much as a foot-breadth, of that laud, for he had given Esau (i.e. the race descended from Esau, the Edomites - LXX, τοῖς υἱοῖς Ησαῦ) Mount Seir for a possession. They shall be afraid of you (see <a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Exodus 15:15</a>). <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and command צַ֣ו (ṣaw) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order the people: הָעָם֮ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock ‘You אַתֶּ֣ם (’at·tem) Pronoun - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you will pass עֹֽבְרִ֗ים (‘ō·ḇə·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on through the territory בִּגְבוּל֙ (biḡ·ḇūl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed of your brothers, אֲחֵיכֶ֣ם (’ă·ḥê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) the descendants בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Esau, עֵשָׂ֔ו (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6215.htm">Strong's 6215: </a> Esau -- oldest son of Isaac who live הַיֹּשְׁבִ֖ים (hay·yō·šə·ḇîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in Seir. בְּשֵׂעִ֑יר (bə·śê·‘îr) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8165.htm">Strong's 8165: </a> Seir -- a mountain range in Edom, also its inhabitants, also a mountain in Judah They will be afraid וְיִֽירְא֣וּ (wə·yî·rə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten of you, מִכֶּ֔ם (mik·kem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of so you must be very מְאֹֽד׃ (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily careful. וְנִשְׁמַרְתֶּ֖ם (wə·niš·mar·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 2:4 Command you the people saying You (Deut. 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