Deuteronomy 2:8
Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“And when we passed by from our brethren the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, through the way of the plain from Elath, and from Eziongaber, we turned and passed by the way of the wilderness of Moab.”Deuteronomy 2:8
What Does Deuteronomy 2:8 Mean?
Deuteronomy 2:8 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 2, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wilderness.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 2:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Numbers 33:35“And they departed from Ebronah, and encamped at Eziongaber.”1 Kings 9:26“And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom.”Judges 11:18“Then they went along through the wilderness, and compassed the land of Edom, and the land of Moab, and came by the east side of the land of Moab, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, but came not within the border of Moab: for Arnon was the border of Moab.”2 Kings 16:6“At that time Rezin king of Syria recovered Elath to Syria, and drave the Jews from Elath: and the Syrians came to Elath, and dwelt there unto this day.”2 Kings 14:22“He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.”2 Chronicles 8:17“Then went Solomon to Eziongeber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom.”Numbers 20:20“And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand.”Deuteronomy 1:1“These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this side Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain over against the Red sea, between Paran, and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Dizahab.”Deuteronomy 1:2“(There are eleven days’ journey from Horeb by the way of mount Seir unto Kadeshbarnea.)”
People & Places
EsauMoabArabahElathEzion-geberMoabSeir
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