And he said unto them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as the LORD shall speak unto me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.
And he said to them, 'Stay here tonight, and I will give you an answer based on what the LORD tells me.' So the princes of Moab stayed with Balaam.
Balaam tells the Moabite officials to wait overnight while he seeks God's direction about their request.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were journeying through the wilderness and had arrived near the land of Moab, causing fear among the Moabites due to their growing numbers and victories. The king of Moab, Balak, sent his princes to hire Balaam, a known prophet from a different region, to curse the Israelites and weaken them. Balaam responded by telling the princes to wait overnight while he sought direction from God.
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