17 then Israel (L) sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying, "Please let us pass through your land," but the king of Edom would not listen.
17 Kutani Israyele a rhumela varhumiwa eka hosi ya Edomu,+ a ku: "Ndzi kombela ku tsemakanya hi le tikweni ra wena," kambe hosi ya Edomu a yi yingisanga.