The Kings Highway

“Let us pass, I pray thee, through thy country: we will not pass through the fields, or through the vineyards, neither will we drink of the water of the wells: we will go by the king's high way, we will not turn to the right hand nor to the left, until we have passed thy borders.”  Num. 20:17

    The “Kings High way” was the smoothest, best, and safest route for one to take to wherever he wished to go.  The High way was a road that was well traveled and it was fit for a king to ride on.  It was a good way, and the very best way to go.  In the Proverbs, we have a reference that describes this way perfectly:

“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.”  Prov. 16:17

    The Kings highway is the way of righteousness; the “upright” travel there often.  The wicked was not allowed to travel there, and it seems that all had to have permission of the king to take that particular route.  The Israelites were steadfast, and determine not to turn aside; this is typical for those on the Kings High way. Isaiah makes it clear that this was the “right” way, the good way, and not open to the forward or perverse:

“And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.”  Isa. 35:8

    We have the Kings permission; we have His blessing as we walk His way, we must not turn aside.   Many obstacles beset us; many trials prevent us from going on, but go on we must.  Let us be resolute, and steadfast as we walk the Kings highway.