Deuteronomy 2:2

2 And the LORD spoke unto me, saying,

Deuteronomy 2:2 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 2:2

And the Lord spake unto me
While about Mount Seir:

saying;
as follows.

Deuteronomy 2:2 In-Context

1 "Then we turned and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red Sea, as the LORD spoke unto me; and we compassed Mount Seir many days.

2 And the LORD spoke unto me, saying,

3 `Ye have compassed this mountain long enough; turn you northward.

4 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 shall be afraid of you. Take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore.

5 Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth, because I have given Mount Seir unto Esau for a possession.