Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Horites used to live in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land the LORD gave them as their possession.) New Living Translation In earlier times the Horites had lived in Seir, but they were driven out and displaced by the descendants of Esau, just as Israel drove out the people of Canaan when the LORD gave Israel their land.) English Standard Version The Horites also lived in Seir formerly, but the people of Esau dispossessed them and destroyed them from before them and settled in their place, as Israel did to the land of their possession, which the LORD gave to them.) Berean Standard Bible The Horites used to live in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession.) Berean Literal Bible And in Seir the Horites dwelt formerly; and the sons of Esau dispossessed them and destroyed them from before their faces and dwelt in their place, as Israel did to the land of their possession, which YHWH gave to them.) King James Bible The Horims also dwelt in Seir beforetime; but the children of Esau succeeded them, when they had destroyed them from before them, and dwelt in their stead; as Israel did unto the land of his possession, which the LORD gave unto them. New King James Version The Horites formerly dwelt in Seir, but the descendants of Esau dispossessed them and destroyed them from before them, and dwelt in their place, just as Israel did to the land of their possession which the LORD gave them.) New American Standard Bible The Horites previously lived in Seir, but the sons of Esau dispossessed them and destroyed them from before them, and settled in their place; just as Israel did to the land of their possession which the LORD gave them.) NASB 1995 The Horites formerly lived in Seir, but the sons of Esau dispossessed them and destroyed them from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did to the land of their possession which the LORD gave to them.) NASB 1977 The Horites formerly lived in Seir, but the sons of Esau dispossessed them and destroyed them from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did to the land of their possession which the LORD gave to them.) Legacy Standard Bible Now the Horites formerly lived in Seir, but the sons of Esau dispossessed them and destroyed them from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel would do to the land of their possession which Yahweh gave to them.) Amplified Bible The Horites also used to live in Seir, but the sons of Esau dispossessed them. They destroyed them from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land which the LORD gave them as their possession.) Berean Annotated Bible The Horites (cave dweller) used to live in Seir (shaggy), but the descendants of Esau (hairy) drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel (he wrestles with God) did in the land that the LORD {YHWH} gave them as their possession. Christian Standard Bible The Horites had previously lived in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out, destroying them completely and settling in their place, just as Israel did in the land of its possession the LORD gave them. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Horites had previously lived in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out, destroying them completely and settling in their place, just as Israel did in the land of its possession the LORD gave them.” American Standard Version The Horites also dwelt in Seir aforetime, but the children of Esau succeeded them; and they destroyed them from before them, and dwelt in their stead; as Israel did unto the land of his possession, which Jehovah gave unto them). Contemporary English Version The Horites used to live in Seir, but the Edomites took over that region. They killed many of the Horites and forced the rest of them to leave, just as Israel did to the people in the land that the LORD gave them. English Revised Version The Horites also dwelt in Seir aforetime, but the children of Esau succeeded them; and they destroyed them from before them, and dwelt in their stead; as Israel did unto the land of his possession, which the LORD gave unto them.) GOD'S WORD® Translation The Horites used to live in Seir, but the descendants of Esau claimed their land, wiped them out, and took their place, as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them. Good News Translation The Horites used to live in Edom, but the descendants of Esau chased them out, destroyed their nation, and settled there themselves, just as the Israelites later chased their enemies out of the land that the LORD gave them.) International Standard Version The Horites used to live in Seir before the descendants of Esau dispossessed them, exterminated them, and settled there instead, just as Israel will do in the land of its possession, which the LORD gave them.) NET Bible Previously the Horites lived in Seir but the descendants of Esau dispossessed and destroyed them and settled in their place, just as Israel did to the land it came to possess, the land the LORD gave them.) New Heart English Bible The Horites also lived in Seir before, but the descendants of Esau succeeded them; and they destroyed them from before them, and lived in their place; as Israel did to the land of his possession, which the LORD gave to them.) Webster's Bible Translation The Horims also dwelt formerly in Seir, but the children of Esau succeeded them, when they had destroyed them from before them, and dwelt in their stead; as Israel did to the land of his possession, which the LORD gave to them.) Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe Horites used to live in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession.) World English Bible The Horites also lived in Seir in the past, but the children of Esau succeeded them. They destroyed them from before them, and lived in their place, as Israel did to the land of his possession, which Yahweh gave to them.) Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the Horim have formerly dwelt in Seir, but the sons of Esau dispossess them, and destroy them from before them, and dwell in their stead, as Israel has done to the land of his possession which YHWH has given to them. Berean Literal Bible And in Seir the Horites dwelt formerly; and the sons of Esau dispossessed them and destroyed them from before their faces and dwelt in their place, as Israel did to the land of their possession, which YHWH gave to them.) Young's Literal Translation And in Seir have the Horim dwelt formerly; and the sons of Esau dispossess them, and destroy them from before them, and dwell in their stead, as Israel hath done to the land of his possession, which Jehovah hath given to them; Smith's Literal Translation And the Horims dwelt in Seir before them, and the sons of Esau will inherit them, and they will destroy them from before them, and they will dwell instead of them; as Israel did to the land of his possession which Jehovah gave to them.) Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Horrhites also formerly dwelt in Seir: who being driven out and destroyed, the children of Esau dwelt there, as Israel did in the land of his possession, which the Lord gave him. Catholic Public Domain Version The Horites also formerly lived at Seir. When these had been driven out and destroyed, the sons of Esau lived there, just as Israel did in the land of his possession, which the Lord gave to him. New American Bible In Seir, however, the former inhabitants were the Horites; the descendants of Esau dispossessed them, clearing them out of the way and dwelling in their place, just as Israel has done in the land of its possession which the LORD gave it.) New Revised Standard Version Moreover, the Horim had formerly inhabited Seir, but the descendants of Esau dispossessed them, destroying them and settling in their place, as Israel has done in the land that the LORD gave them as a possession.) Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe Horites also dwelt formerly in Seir; but the children of Esau possessed them and destroyed them from before them and settled in their land, as Israel did to the land of his possession, which the LORD gave to them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Khorites dwelt in Seir from first and the children of Esau inherited them and destroyed them from before them and they dwelt in their land as did Israel in the land of his inheritance that LORD JEHOVAH gave to them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And in Seir dwelt the Horites aforetime, but the children of Esau succeeded them; and they destroyed them from before them, and dwelt in their stead; as Israel did unto the land of his possession, which the LORD gave unto them.-- Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Chorrhite dwelt in Seir before, and the sons of Esau destroyed them, and utterly consumed them from before them; and they dwelt in their place, as Israel did to the land of his inheritance, which the Lord gave to them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Wanderings in the Wilderness…11Like the Anakites, they were also regarded as Rephaim, though the Moabites called them Emites. 12The Horites used to live in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession.) 13“Now arise and cross over the Brook of Zered.” So we crossed over the Brook of Zered.… Cross References The Horites used to live in Seir, Genesis 14:6 and the Horites in the area of Mount Seir, as far as El-paran, which is near the desert. Genesis 36:20 These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, 1 Chronicles 1:38 The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. but the descendants of Esau drove them out. Genesis 36:8 So Esau (that is, Edom) settled in the area of Mount Seir. Joshua 24:4 and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I gave Esau Mount Seir to possess, but Jacob and his sons went down to Egypt. Genesis 27:40 You shall live by the sword and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck.” They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, Genesis 36:21 Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom. Genesis 36:29 These are the chiefs of the Horites: Chiefs Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Genesis 36:30 Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, according to their divisions in the land of Seir. just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession.) Joshua 21:43 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. Joshua 11:23 So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war. Psalm 105:44 He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor, Numbers 21:24-25 And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok—but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified. / Israel captured all the cities of the Amorites and occupied them, including Heshbon and all its villages. Joshua 3:10 He continued, “This is how you will know that the living God is among you and that He will surely drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites. Joshua 11:16-23 So Joshua took this entire region: the hill country, all the Negev, all the land of Goshen, the western foothills, the Arabah, and the mountains of Israel and their foothills, / from Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir, as far as Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon at the foot of Mount Hermon. He captured all their kings and struck them down, putting them to death. / Joshua waged war against all these kings for a long period of time. … Judges 11:21-23 Then the LORD, the God of Israel, delivered Sihon and all his people into the hand of Israel, who defeated them. So Israel took possession of all the land of the Amorites who inhabited that country, / seizing all the land from the Arnon to the Jabbok and from the wilderness to the Jordan. / Now since the LORD, the God of Israel, has driven out the Amorites from before His people Israel, should you now possess it? Treasury of Scripture The Horims also dwelled in Seir beforetime; but the children of Esau succeeded them, when they had destroyed them from before them, and dwelled in their stead; as Israel did to the land of his possession, which the LORD gave to them. horims Deuteronomy 2:22 As he did to the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, when he destroyed the Horims from before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead even unto this day: Genesis 14:6 And the Horites in their mount Seir, unto Elparan, which is by the wilderness. Genesis 36:20-30 These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, … succeeded them. Genesis 36:31-43 And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel… 1 Chronicles 1:43-54 Now these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the children of Israel; Bela the son of Beor: and the name of his city was Dinhabah… stead. Deuteronomy 2:22,32-37 As he did to the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, when he destroyed the Horims from before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead even unto this day: … Genesis 36:20 These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, Numbers 21:21 And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, Jump to Previous Aforetime Beforetime Children Descendants Destroy Destroyed Dispossess Dispossessed Drove Dwell Dwelt Earlier Esau Horims Horites Israel Live Past Possession Seir Se'ir Settled Stead Succeeded Times UsedJump to Next Aforetime Beforetime Children Descendants Destroy Destroyed Dispossess Dispossessed Drove Dwell Dwelt Earlier Esau Horims Horites Israel Live Past Possession Seir Se'ir Settled Stead Succeeded Times UsedDeuteronomy 2 1. The story is continued, that they were not to meddle with the Edomites9. nor with the Moabites 16. nor with the Ammonites 24. but Sihon the Amorite was subdued by them The Horites used to live in Seir The Horites were an ancient people who inhabited the region of Seir before the descendants of Esau. Seir is a mountainous region located in what is now southern Jordan. The Horites are mentioned in Genesis 14:6 and Genesis 36:20-30, where they are listed as the original inhabitants of the land. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Horites were a group of cave-dwellers, as the name "Horite" is derived from a word meaning "cave." This phrase sets the historical context for the displacement of the Horites by the Edomites, the descendants of Esau. but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession.) Persons / Places / Events 1. HoritesAn ancient people who originally inhabited the region of Seir. They were known for their mountainous dwellings and were eventually displaced by the descendants of Esau. 2. Seir A mountainous region located in Edom, south of the Dead Sea. It became the possession of Esau's descendants after they drove out the Horites. 3. Descendants of Esau Also known as the Edomites, they are the descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother. They settled in the region of Seir after displacing the Horites. 4. Israel The nation chosen by God, consisting of the descendants of Jacob (Esau's brother). They were given the land of Canaan as their inheritance by God. 5. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the divine orchestrator of Israel's history and the giver of the Promised Land. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in Land AllocationGod is the ultimate authority over the earth and its territories. Just as He allocated Seir to Esau's descendants, He also designated Canaan for Israel. This reminds us of God's control over our lives and circumstances. The Fulfillment of God's Promises The displacement of the Horites and the settlement of Esau's descendants in Seir demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promises. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in His timing. The Importance of Obedience and Faithfulness The Israelites' conquest of Canaan required obedience and faithfulness to God's commands. Similarly, believers are called to live obediently, trusting in God's provision and guidance. Historical Context and Its Lessons Understanding the historical context of biblical events helps us see God's hand in history. It encourages us to reflect on how God is working in our own lives and the world today. The Role of Divine Providence The account of land possession highlights divine providence. Believers are encouraged to recognize and rely on God's providence in their daily lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 2:12?2. How does Deuteronomy 2:12 illustrate God's sovereignty over nations and lands? 3. What lessons can we learn from the Israelites' journey in Deuteronomy 2:12? 4. How does Deuteronomy 2:12 connect to God's promises in Genesis 15:18-21? 5. How can we apply the principle of divine timing from Deuteronomy 2:12 today? 6. What does Deuteronomy 2:12 teach about God's faithfulness to His people? 7. How does Deuteronomy 2:12 align with archaeological evidence of ancient Canaanite displacement? 8. What does Deuteronomy 2:12 reveal about God's justice in displacing nations? 9. How should Christians interpret the moral implications of Deuteronomy 2:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 2? 11. Deuteronomy 2:12 claims the Horites were displaced by the Edomites; is there historical or archaeological proof supporting this takeover? 12. Who were the Horites in the Bible? 13. What is Mount Seir's significance in the Bible? 14. Genesis 36:20–30 lists Horite chiefs, yet extrabiblical sources offer scant support—what explains this historical gap? What Does Deuteronomy 2:12 Mean The Horites used to live in SeirDeuteronomy 2:12 opens by pointing to the original occupants of the region south-east of Canaan. The Horites were an established, cave-dwelling people (see Genesis 14:6; 36:20). Moses’ reminder accomplishes at least two things: • It affirms the historical reality that specific peoples were rooted in specific territories. • It sets the stage for demonstrating that land changes hands under God’s watchful governance (Acts 17:26). But the descendants of Esau drove them out The text moves immediately to Esau’s line—Edom—who “drove” the Horites from Seir (Genesis 36:6-8). This is not mythic embellishment; Scripture records the event as a literal military displacement overseen by the Lord (Deuteronomy 2:5). Key observations: • God had already told Israel not to seize Edom’s land because He had “given Mount Seir to Esau as a possession” (Deuteronomy 2:5). • Edom’s success illustrates God’s faithfulness to Abraham’s wider family line, even outside the covenant nation (Genesis 17:20). They destroyed the Horites and settled in their place The verse underscores permanence: Esau’s descendants didn’t merely pass through; they “settled” after “destroying” the Horites (Deuteronomy 2:22). Similar language appears when God later commissions Israel against the Canaanites (Numbers 33:50-53). The lesson for Israel hearing Moses: • God fulfills His promises through decisive action, sometimes by judging resident peoples (Genesis 15:16). • Possession follows obedience to God’s timing and boundaries (Obadiah 1:10). Just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession Moses draws a parallel to the generation about to enter Canaan. What Edom experienced on a smaller scale foreshadows Israel’s larger conquest (Joshua 21:43-45). Takeaways: • The same Sovereign Lord grants, withholds, or reassigns territories (Psalm 24:1). • Israel can move forward confidently; God’s past dealings with Edom show His pattern of keeping land promises (Exodus 23:31). • The comparison also cautions Israel: failure to trust or obey could forfeit blessing, just as Edom later faced judgment for betrayal (Obadiah). summary Deuteronomy 2:12 reminds Israel that the Lord controls history, territory, and victory. He had already reassigned Seir from the Horites to Esau’s line, proving He honors promises and sets national boundaries. That same faithful God now prepares to give Canaan to Israel. Trust in His word and obedience to His direction remain the sure path to enjoying His granted inheritance. Hebrew The Horitesהַחֹרִים֮ (ha·ḥō·rîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 2752: Horites -- a Chorite, aboriginal Idumaean used to לְפָנִים֒ (lə·p̄ā·nîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6440: The face live יָשְׁב֣וּ (yā·šə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in Seir, וּבְשֵׂעִ֞יר (ū·ḇə·śê·‘îr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8165: Seir -- a mountain range in Edom, also its inhabitants, also a mountain in Judah but the descendants וּבְנֵ֧י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Esau עֵשָׂ֣ו (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac drove them out, יִֽירָשׁ֗וּם (yî·rā·šūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin destroying them completely וַיַּשְׁמִידוּם֙ (way·yaš·mî·ḏūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 8045: To be exterminated or destroyed and settling וַיֵּשְׁב֖וּ (way·yê·šə·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in their place, תַּחְתָּ֑ם (taḥ·tām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֧ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc did עָשָׂ֣ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make in the land לְאֶ֙רֶץ֙ (lə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel gave them נָתַ֥ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set as their possession.) יְרֻשָּׁת֔וֹ (yə·ruš·šā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3425: Something occupied, a conquest, a patrimony Links Deuteronomy 2:12 NIVDeuteronomy 2:12 NLT Deuteronomy 2:12 ESV Deuteronomy 2:12 NASB Deuteronomy 2:12 KJV Deuteronomy 2:12 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 2:12 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 2:12 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 2:12 French Bible Deuteronomy 2:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 2:12 The Horites also lived in Seir before (Deut. 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