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
In the biblical narrative of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped near the land of Moab, and King Balak feared their growing numbers and power. He hired the prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites, but God had already instructed Balaam to bless them instead. In this verse, Balaam returns to Balak, who is waiting with his officials, and Balak eagerly asks what the Lord has spoken.
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