KJV ORIGINAL
And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Balaam said to God, 'Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, has sent messengers to me, saying,'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Balaam is reporting to God that King Balak of Moab has contacted him with a request.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Israel's journey to the Promised Land, when they had camped near Moab. King Balak was afraid of the Israelites because of their large numbers and recent military victories, so he sought to hire Balaam, a renowned diviner, to curse Israel. Balaam was known as a prophet who could communicate with God, though he was not an Israelite.
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