Then the angel of the Lord went farther, and stood in a narrow place, where there was no way to turn either to the right or to the left.

Please let us pass through ¹  your country. We will not pass through the fields or through the vineyards, nor will we drink water from any well. We will go by the King’s Highway; ²  we will not turn to the right or the left until we have passed through your region.’” ³