Deuteronomy 23:7 commands not to abhor Edomites because they are brothers, which underlies the careful treatment commanded here.

Exodus 15:15 already declared Edom's dismay — now that fear materializes as Israel approaches their border.

Numbers 20:14-21 recounts the request and refusal from Edom, the event being prepared for here.

Numbers 20:21 reports Edom's refusal to let Israel pass — the historical outcome of the command not to contend with them.

Judges 11:17 recounts Edom's refusal of passage — showing Israel's obedience to the command not to force entry.

2 Chronicles 20:10 recalls that God forbade Israel from invading Mount Seir — directly referencing this command.

Numbers 24:14-18 prophesies Edom's future defeat by Israel — the fear here foreshadows that judgment.

Amos 1:11 condemns Edom for attacking his brother Israel — the same brotherhood mentioned here, but later broken.

Obadiah 1:10-13 condemns Edom's later violence against Israel, contrasting with the brotherly treatment commanded here.