Numbers 20:23

23 God said to Moses and Aaron at Mount Hor at the border of Edom,

Numbers 20:23 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 20:23

And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron in Mount Hor
When they were at the foot of that mountain, in the valley adjoining to it:

by the coast of the land of Edom;
which they were still upon the borders of, and were going round it, not being permitted to go through it:

saying;
as follows.

Numbers 20:23 In-Context

21 Edom refused to let them cross through his land. So Israel had to detour around him.

22 The People of Israel, the entire company, set out from Kadesh and traveled to Mount Hor.

23 God said to Moses and Aaron at Mount Hor at the border of Edom,

24 "It's time for Aaron to be gathered into the company of his ancestors. He will not enter the land I am giving to the People of Israel because you both rebelled against my orders at the Waters of Meribah.

25 So take Aaron and his son Eleazar and lead them up Mount Hor.