Numbers 20:20 kjv — And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand.

King James Version

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

— Numbers 20:20, King James Version

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Numbers 20 — Context

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Let us pass, I pray thee, through thy country: we will not pass through the fields, or through the vineyards, neither will we drink of the water of the wells: we will go by the king’s high way, we will not turn to the right hand nor to the left, until we have passed thy borders.

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And Edom said unto him, Thou shalt not pass by me, lest I come out against thee with the sword.

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And the children of Israel said unto him, We will go by the high way: and if I and my cattle drink of thy water, then I will pay for it: I will only, without doing any thing else, go through on my feet.

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

21

Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: wherefore Israel turned away from him.

22

And the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, journeyed from Kadesh, and came unto mount Hor.

23

And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron in mount Hor, by the coast of the land of Edom, saying,

Numbers 20:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 20:20 say?
Numbers 20:20 in the King James Version reads: “And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand.”
Where is Numbers 20:20 in the Bible?
Numbers 20:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 20, verse 20.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 20:20.
What translation should I read Numbers 20:20 in?
Numbers 20:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 20:20?
Numbers 20:20 reads (KJV): “And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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