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Numbers 20:13-15
Contemporary English Version
Numbers 20:13-15
Contemporary English Version
13 The Israelites had complained against the Lord, and he had shown them his holy power by giving them water to drink. So they named the place Meribah, which means “Complaining.”
Israel Isn't Allowed To Go through Edom
14 Moses sent messengers from Israel's camp near Kadesh with this message for the king of Edom:
We are Israelites, your own relatives, and we're sure you have heard the terrible things that have happened to us. 15 Our ancestors settled in Egypt and lived there a long time. But later the Egyptians were cruel to us,
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Numbers 20:13-15
New International Version
Numbers 20:13-15
New International Version
13 These were the waters of Meribah,[a](A) where the Israelites quarreled(B) with the Lord and where he was proved holy among them.(C)
Edom Denies Israel Passage
14 Moses sent messengers from Kadesh(D) to the king of Edom,(E) saying:
Footnotes
- Numbers 20:13 Meribah means quarreling.
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