Deu 2:4 | MHM | STEP | v. 4-5 : God gave a strong command not to fight or harm the Edomites, the descendants of Esau ( v. 4-5 ). Israel was not allowed to take any of Edom’s land, even if they had the power to do so. God had already given Mount Seir to the Edomites, and Israel had to respect that. This teaches us to treat others fairly, even when we could take advantage of them (Numbers 20:21; Isaiah 5:8 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 2:4

v. 4-5: God gave a strong command not to fight or harm the Edomites, the descendants of Esau (v. 4-5 ^a). Israel was not allowed to take any of Edom’s land, even if they had the power to do so. God had already given Mount Seir to the Edomites, and Israel had to respect that. This teaches us to treat others fairly, even when we could take advantage of them (Numbers 20:21; Isaiah 5:8 ^b).