Keraia
Deuteronomy 2

Deuteronomy 2:6

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

Modern
You are to pay them in silver for the food you eat and the water you drink.’”
Traditional
Ye shall buy meat of them for money, that ye may eat; and ye shall also buy water of them for money, that ye may drink.
Literal
You shall buy food from them with silver, and you will eat; and you shall buy water from them with silver, and you will drink.’”
Latin
Cibos emetis ab eis pecunia, et comedetis: aquam emptam haurietis, et bibetis.

Original

Hebrew
English
You are to pay them in silver for the food you eat and the water you drink.’”

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

Edomites: Protected by Divine Command from Desolation by the Israelites Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin: Orders Given Respecting Edom Money was Given for Merchandise Money: Silver Used As The Edomites: Israel Forbidden to Spoil