Numbers 20:20

And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand.

Cross-reference

Numbers 20:18 contains Edom's original refusal, which Numbers 20:20 reaffirms and then enforces with a military response.

Genesis 27:41 Historical context

Genesis 27:41 reveals the root of Edom's hostility—Esau's hatred of Jacob, which persists in Numbers.

Judges 11:17 Historical context

Judges 11:17 directly recounts Edom's refusal to let Israel pass—citing the same historical event.

Ezekiel 35:5–11 Related theme

Ezekiel 35:5-11 condemns Edom for perpetual enmity, echoing the hostility shown in Numbers.

Amos 1:11 Related theme

Amos 1:11 indicts Edom for pursuing Israel with the sword—a direct reference to their long-standing enmity.

Obadiah 1:10–15 Related theme

Obadiah 1:10-15 condemns Edom's violence against Jacob, which began with their refusal to let Israel pass.

Deuteronomy 2:8 Historical context

Deuteronomy 2:8 records Israel's detour after Edom refused passage—the immediate aftermath of the confrontation.

Judges 11:20 describes a similar refusal by Sihon the Amorite—a parallel to Edom's hostile response.

Genesis 32:6 Historical context

Genesis 32:6 shows Esau approaching with 400 men, a precursor to Edom's armed opposition against Israel.