KJV ORIGINAL
Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and warred against Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Balak, son of Zippor and king of Moab, rose up and fought against Israel. He sent for Balaam, son of Beor, to put a curse on you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is reminding Israel how King Balak of Moab tried to destroy them by hiring a prophet to curse them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers back to events recorded in Numbers 22-24, when the Israelites were approaching the Promised Land after their wilderness wandering. King Balak of Moab feared the large Israelite population and hired Balaam, a renowned prophet, to curse them and weaken them spiritually before battle. However, God intervened and caused Balaam to bless Israel instead of cursing them.
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