Numbers 23:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when he came to him, behold, he stood by his burnt offering, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said unto him, What hath the LORD spoken?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When he came to him, there he was, standing by his burnt offering, with the princes of Moab beside him. And Balak asked him, 'What has the LORD said?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows King Balak eagerly waiting to hear what God told the prophet Balaam, hoping for a curse against Israel.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place during Israel's journey to the Promised Land, when King Balak of Moab hired the prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites because he feared their military strength. Balaam had gone to seek God's word, while Balak waited anxiously by his sacrificial altar with his officials, expecting to hear a curse that would weaken Israel.

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