Numbers 20:18-22

¹⁸But the king of Edom replied, “You are forbidden to travel through our country, otherwise we will come out and stop you by force.”

¹⁹“We'll keep to the main road,” the Israelites persisted. “If we or our livestock drink your water, we'll pay you for it. That's all we want—just to pass through on foot.”

²⁰But the king of Edom insisted, “You are forbidden to travel through our country!” He came out with his large and powerful army to meet the Israelites head-on.

²¹Since the king of Edom refused to allow Israel to travel through his territory, the Israelites had to turn back.

²²The Israelites all left Kadesh and traveled to Mount Hor.