Keraia
Deuteronomy 2

Deuteronomy 2:3

Wanderings in the Wilderness · Deuteronomy 2:1–23
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Translations

Modern
“You have been wandering around this hill country long enough; turn to the north
Traditional
Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward.
Literal
“You have been going around this mountain long enough; turn for yourselves northward.
Latin
Sufficit vobis circuire montem istum: ite contra aquilonem:

Original

Hebrew
English
“You have been wandering around this hill country long enough; turn to the north

Notes

Deuteronomy 2:2–25

Numbers 21:10–20 covers the same time period.

Deuteronomy 1:6–4:40

Secular treaties (formal agreements between nations) often included a section about the past relationship between the two partners. This section reviewed what had happened before the agreement.

In this case, the purpose was to review Israel’s successes and failures since the exodus from Egypt. It reminded the people that God had kept his word, even when they did not obey him.

To prepare the Israelites for life in Canaan, Moses reminded them about life in Egypt, their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, and their past mistakes. He warned them to obey God's covenant. He assured them that God's grace would follow them as they learned to trust and obey the Lord.

Theme notes and profiles

Esau

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Deuteronomy, Book of Numbers, Book of Seir (Place)

Topics

Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin: Orders Given Respecting Edom Red Sea: Israelites Camp Beside