Numbers 20:18-20 ▼

18 Edom responded to them: “You shall not cross through me, otherwise, I will meet you armed.”

19 And the sons of Israel said: “We will travel by the well-trodden path. And if we or our cattle drink from your waters, we will give you what is just. There shall be no difficulty in the price, only let us cross through quickly.”

20 But he answered, “You shall not cross.” And immediately he went out to meet them with a countless multitude and a strong hand;