Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 2:1-37
Chapter 2So we turned, and took our journey by way of the wilderness back toward the Red sea. And the LORD spake to me saying, you've compassed this mountain long enough: go north. And he commanded the people. saying, You're to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwelled in Seir. But don't meddle with them; for I have not given you their land, not as much as a foot in it; because I've given mount Seir unto Esau for his possession. So you're to buy your meat and... read more
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Deuteronomy 2:1-37
CRITICAL NOTES.—Deuteronomy 2:1. The story continued. After the unsuccessful attack, Israel broke up emcampment at Kadesh. Many days. i.e., many years in a nomadic life, wandering in various directions from place to place, according to pasturage and water. Details are not mentioned, because not required.Deuteronomy 2:2. This command relates to the journey from Kadesh to Mount Hor (Numbers 20:22; Numbers 33:37), and directs their march round the south extremity of Mount Seir, so as to “compass... read more