Numbers 22:36 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto a city of Moab, which is in the border of Arnon, which is in the utmost coast.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Balak heard that Balaam had arrived, he went out to meet him at a Moabite city on the border of the Arnon River, which was at the edge of his territory.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows King Balak eagerly going out to the very edge of his kingdom to meet the prophet Balaam, whom he had hired to curse Israel.

📚 Historical Context

King Balak of Moab was terrified of the Israelites who were camped nearby and had hired Balaam, a renowned prophet, to curse them. The Arnon River formed the northern border between Moab and the Amorite territory, making this a frontier meeting place. Balak's journey to the border shows how desperately he wanted Balaam's help against Israel.

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