Numbers 23:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Balak said to Balaam, 'Don't curse them at all, and don't bless them at all.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King Balak is frustrated with the prophet Balaam and tells him to just stop speaking about Israel entirely - no curses, no blessings.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Israel's journey to the Promised Land when King Balak of Moab hired the prophet Balaam to curse Israel because he feared their growing power. However, every time Balaam tried to curse Israel, God forced him to bless them instead. After multiple failed attempts, Balak became so frustrated that he told Balaam to just be silent about Israel altogether.

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