Numbers 20:20-23

The Voice

At that point, the Edomites indeed came out in force, fully armed, against the Israelites. ²¹ This response proved there was no negotiating with Edom for passage, so the Israelites turned to go another direction.

^22-23 The whole Israelite community packed up and left Kadesh. They journeyed to the edge of Edomite territory, to Mount Hor, specifically.