And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me:
They came to Balaam and said to him, 'This is what Balak, son of Zippor, says: Please don't let anything stop you from coming to me.'
King Balak is desperately pleading with the prophet Balaam to come and help him, asking him not to let any obstacles prevent the visit.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were journeying through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt and had recently defeated several nations, which made the surrounding kings, including Balak of Moab, fearful of their growing power. King Balak sent messengers to Balaam, a pagan prophet known for his abilities, to curse the Israelites and stop their advance. In this verse, the messengers deliver Balak's urgent plea, emphasizing that nothing should prevent Balaam from coming to him.
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