DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON Deuteronomy 2:2 the LORD said to me. This expression highlights Moses’ role as God’s official spokesman. long enough. See also Deuteronomy 1:6. This formally announces the end of the 40-year wilderness wandering. your brothers. The nation of Edom descended from Jacob’s twin brother, Esau (Genesis 25:30; Genesis 32:3; Genesis 36:1). Deuteronomy 1:1 refers to Edom as Seir, Mount Seir, or Esau, perhaps to emphasize the blood relationship.

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