An ancient trade route through Edom and Moab
King's Highway
Named in 2 verses of Numbers, first in Numbers 20:17.
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Also called King's/ Highway.
About King's Highway Written by AI
The King's Highway was an ancient trade route that ran through the kingdoms of Edom and Moab, east of the Jordan River. It was a vital commercial and military route connecting Egypt, Arabia, and Mesopotamia. During the Israelites' journey from Egypt to Canaan, Moses sent messengers to the kings of Edom and Sihon, requesting passage along the King's Highway (Numbers 20:17; 21:22). The Israelites promised to stay on the highway and not disturb the fields or vineyards, but both kings refused to grant them passage. As a result, the Israelites had to detour around Edom and defeat Sihon in battle to continue their journey. The King's Highway played a significant role in the region's history and is still identifiable in parts of modern-day Jordan.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
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Where the Bible names it
- Numbers 20:17
Please let us pass through your land. We will not go through any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway; we will not turn to the right or to the left until we have passed through your territory.”
- Numbers 21:22
“Let us pass through your land. We will not turn aside into any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway until we have passed through your territory.”
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.