KJV ORIGINAL
And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Balak, the son of Zippor, saw everything that Israel had done to the Amorites.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces Balak, a king who witnessed Israel's military victories and became concerned about their power.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during Israel's journey to the Promised Land, after they had defeated the Amorite kings Sihon and Og. Balak was the king of Moab, a nation that bordered the territory where these victories occurred. The Moabites were descendants of Lot and were watching nervously as this large group of Israelites camped near their borders after demonstrating such military success.
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