Numbers 22:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went unto Balak, and said, Balaam refuseth to come with us.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So the leaders of Moab got up and went back to Balak, and told him, 'Balaam refuses to come with us.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The Moabite officials returned to their king to report that the prophet Balaam had declined their invitation to curse Israel.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped near the land of Moab during their wilderness journey toward the Promised Land, and King Balak feared their growing numbers and military strength. He sent princes to hire Balaam, a pagan prophet known for his abilities, to curse the Israelites and thwart their advance. When Balaam initially refused the offer, the princes returned to report this to Balak, illustrating the ongoing conflict between human schemes and God's protective plans.

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