Deuteronomy 2:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Ye are to pass through the coast. — Literally, Ye are passing through the border. This was apparently said before the permission was asked, and in view of the request made for it (Numbers 20:17). But Edom refused to let Israel pass through his coast or border (Numbers 20:21).

They shall be afraid of you. — According to the prophecy in the song of Moses (Exodus 15:15), “Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed.”

Deuteronomy 2:4

4 And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore: