KJV ORIGINAL
And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of Moab.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Balaam got up in the morning, saddled his donkey, and went with the Moabite officials.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Balaam choosing to go with the Moabite leaders, despite God's clear warning not to curse Israel.
📚 Historical Context
Balak, king of Moab, had hired Balaam, a prophet known for his powerful blessings and curses, to curse the Israelites who were camped nearby. God had already told Balaam not to curse Israel because they were blessed, but Balaam was tempted by the reward money and decided to go anyway. This decision would lead to the famous encounter where his donkey speaks to him.
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