Numbers 22:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Balaam said to God, 'Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, has sent messengers to me, saying,'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Balaam is reporting to God that King Balak of Moab has contacted him with a request.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were journeying through the wilderness toward the Promised Land, and their growing numbers and victories made neighboring nations uneasy. King Balak of Moab, fearing an Israelite invasion, sent messengers to hire Balaam, a respected seer or prophet from another region, to curse the Israelites and weaken them. When Balaam received this request, he turned to God for guidance before proceeding.

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So he sent messengers to Balaam, son of Beor, who lived in Pethor by the river in his homeland. They were to invite him, saying, 'Look, there's a nation that came out of Egypt. They cover the land like a blanket, and they're camped right across from me.'

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