Numbers 22:35 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the angel of the LORD said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the angel of the LORD said to Balaam, 'Go with the men, but you can only speak the words that I tell you to speak.' So Balaam went with Balak's officials.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's angel tells Balaam he can go with the men, but he must only say exactly what God tells him to say.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Numbers, Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet, was summoned by King Balak of Moab to curse the Israelites as they journeyed toward the Promised Land. God initially prohibited Balaam from going, but after persistent requests, He allowed him to proceed with the condition that Balaam only speak what God commanded. This event underscores God's control over human affairs and His protection of His people.

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