Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 2:29
Ver. 29. (As the children of Esau which dwell in Seir, and the Moabites which dwelt in Ar, did unto me)— There are great difficulties attending this verse; it being certain, that the Edomites and Moabites granted not, but refused, the Israelites a passage through their country. Therefore some commentators say, that the giving them meat and drink for money only is to be understood. Though they denied Israel a passage through their land, yet they suffered them to buy necessaries as they passed... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 2:29
As = According as. read more