17. Please let us go through your land. We will not go through a field or vineyard, and we will not drink water from a well. We will go along the road of the king; we will not turn aside right or left until we have gone through your territory.’ ”
18. Then Edom said to him, “You will not pass through us lest we will go out to meet you with the sword.”
19. The Israelites said to him, “We will go up on the main road, and if we and our livestock drink your water, we will pay for it. It is only a small matter; let us pass through on our feet.”
20. But he said, “You will not go through.” And Edom went out to meet them with a large army and a strong hand.