And the LORD put a word in Balaam’s mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak.
And the LORD put a message in Balaam's mouth, and said, 'Go back to Balak, and this is what you must say.'
God is giving Balaam the exact words he must speak to King Balak, showing that God controls the message regardless of what people want to hear.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, Balaam was a prophet from outside Israel who was hired by Balak, the king of Moab, to curse the Israelites as they approached the Promised Land during their exodus journey. However, God intervened directly by placing His own words in Balaam's mouth, turning the intended curse into a blessing and demonstrating His sovereign control over human plans. This event underscores God's protection of His chosen people and His ability to use unlikely individuals for His purposes.
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