Deuteronomy 23:7

Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he is thy brother: thou shalt not abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a stranger in his land.

Cross-references

Deuteronomy 10:19 gives the same rationale to love the sojourner because Israel was a sojourner in Egypt.

Deuteronomy 2:4 also calls Edom 'your brothers' and warns Israel to treat them carefully, reinforcing the same command.

Genesis 25:24–26 Historical context

Genesis 25:24-26 records the birth of Esau, ancestor of Edom, establishing the brother relationship mentioned here.

Exodus 22:21 gives the same command not to oppress sojourners, citing Israel's Egyptian sojourn—a parallel law reinforcing the motive.

Exodus 23:9 Parallel

Exodus 23:9 repeats the command not to oppress a sojourner, using the same Egyptian sojourn as a reason—a strong parallel legal principle.

Leviticus 19:34 expands the command to loving the stranger as yourself, still rooted in the Egyptian sojourn—a strong thematic parallel.

Numbers 20:14 shows Israel appealing to Edom as 'your brother Israel', directly reflecting the brotherhood command.

Obadiah 1:10-12 condemns Edom for violence against brother Jacob, highlighting the broken brotherhood despite this command.

Genesis 36:1 Historical context

Genesis 36:1 traces Edom's origin to Esau, Jacob's brother — the basis for calling Edomites 'your brother' in this command.

Numbers 20:21 Historical context

Numbers 20:21 records Edom's refusal to let Israel pass — the hostile act that makes not abhorring them a test of obedience.

1 Samuel 30:11 shows David's men kindly feeding an Egyptian — a practical example of not abhorring Egyptians as commanded.

Amos 1:11 Allusion

Amos 1:11 condemns Edom for pursuing 'his brother' with the sword — directly invoking the brotherhood that the command protects.

Genesis 47:6 Historical context

Genesis 47:6 records Pharaoh granting the land of Goshen to Israel, directly illustrating the favorable treatment that warrants not abhorring Egyptians.

1 Kings 11:25 says an Edomite adversary 'abhorred Israel' — the opposite of the command not to abhor Edomites.

Malachi 1:2 Allusion

Malachi 1:2 speaks of God's love for Jacob and hatred for Esau, providing theological background on Edom's status.

Jeremiah 49:7 opens a prophecy against Edom, showing that despite the brotherly command, Edom faced judgment for their sins.

Psalm 105:23 Historical context

Psalm 105:23 poetically recalls Jacob's sojourn in Egypt, providing historical memory that grounds the command's rationale.

Genesis 25:30 Historical context

Genesis 25:30 gives the etymology of Edom from Esau's request for red stew, linking to the Edomites as brothers.