For I will promote thee unto very great honour, and I will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people.
I will give you great honor and wealth, and I will do whatever you ask of me. So please come and put a curse on these people for me.
The writer is showing how King Balak tried to bribe the prophet Balaam with riches and power to curse God's people Israel.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt and had encamped near the land of Moab, which alarmed the Moabite king, Balak, due to their growing numbers and recent victories. Balak sought to hire Balaam, a prophet from a distant region known for his abilities, to curse the Israelites and weaken them before a potential conflict. In this verse, Balak is offering Balaam enticing promises of wealth and honor to persuade him to come and carry out the curse.
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