“And Edom said unto him, Thou shalt not pass by me, lest I come out against thee with the sword.”
So Israel turned away from him — Israel, having exhausted diplomatic and economic appeals, withdraws without confrontation. The strategic choice is significant: rather than fight its kinfolk, Israel accepts the longer route. The text does not record anger or even complaint; Israel simply turns away. The wilderness continues its educative function, teaching patience and trust in God's timing.
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