Deu 2:1 | MHM | STEP | Deuteronomy 2:1: The Seed of Esau and Lot Spared In this passage, Moses reviews the long time Israel spent wandering in the wilderness. He explains that God let them stay in the desert for almost thirty-eight years, not only as a punishment for their disobedience, but also to prepare them for entering Canaan. During this time, God taught them to trust Him and helped them grow in faith. At the same time, the Canaanites became less careful, thinking Israel would never attack, which made their later defeat more sudden. v. 1 : The people of Israel traveled around Mount Seir for many days ( v. 1 ). This long journey humbled them and taught them to rely on God. God used this time to prepare both Israel and the Canaanites for what was coming.

‏ Deuteronomy 2:1

Deuteronomy 2:1: The Seed of Esau and Lot Spared

In this passage, Moses reviews the long time Israel spent wandering in the wilderness. He explains that God let them stay in the desert for almost thirty-eight years, not only as a punishment for their disobedience, but also to prepare them for entering Canaan. During this time, God taught them to trust Him and helped them grow in faith. At the same time, the Canaanites became less careful, thinking Israel would never attack, which made their later defeat more sudden.

v. 1: The people of Israel traveled around Mount Seir for many days (v. 1 ^a). This long journey humbled them and taught them to rely on God. God used this time to prepare both Israel and the Canaanites for what was coming.