And Balak did as Balaam had spoken; and Balak and Balaam offered on every altar a bullock and a ram.
And Balak did exactly what Balaam had told him to do; and Balak and Balaam offered a bull and a ram on each altar.
The writer is showing that King Balak followed the prophet Balaam's instructions completely, offering sacrifices on multiple altars as directed.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, Balak, the king of Moab, hired the prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites because he feared their growing numbers and military strength as they journeyed through the wilderness. Balaam, however, received instructions from God to bless the Israelites instead, and in this verse, we see Balak obeying Balaam's directions by preparing sacrifices on multiple altars. This reflects the ancient cultural practice of offering sacrifices to seek divine favor or omens, which was common in Near Eastern religions of that era.
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