Deu 2:8 | MHM | STEP | Deuteronomy 2:8: The Seed of Esau and Lot Spared In this passage, Moses explains how Israel passed by the lands of their relatives, the Edomites, Moabites, and Ammonites, on their way to Canaan. Even though these nations had not always treated Israel kindly, Moses still calls the Edomites “our brethren, the children of Esau” ( v. 8 ). This shows that God wanted Israel to remember their family connections and treat these nations with respect. Moses also gives a history of how these nations came to live in their lands, and why Israel was not allowed to take their territory. God had given these lands to the descendants of Esau and Lot, and Israel had to honor that. v. 8 : Moses calls the Edomites “our brethren,” even though they had refused Israel passage earlier ( v. 8 ). This teaches us to keep showing kindness and respect to family, even if they have not always acted kindly toward us.

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Deuteronomy 2:8: The Seed of Esau and Lot Spared

In this passage, Moses explains how Israel passed by the lands of their relatives, the Edomites, Moabites, and Ammonites, on their way to Canaan. Even though these nations had not always treated Israel kindly, Moses still calls the Edomites “our brethren, the children of Esau” (v. 8 ^a). This shows that God wanted Israel to remember their family connections and treat these nations with respect. Moses also gives a history of how these nations came to live in their lands, and why Israel was not allowed to take their territory. God had given these lands to the descendants of Esau and Lot, and Israel had to honor that.

v. 8: Moses calls the Edomites “our brethren,” even though they had refused Israel passage earlier (v. 8 ^b). This teaches us to keep showing kindness and respect to family, even if they have not always acted kindly toward us.