Numbers 22:34 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Balaam said to the angel of the LORD, 'I have sinned, because I didn't know that you were standing in the road to oppose me. So now, if this upsets you, I will turn around and go back.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Balaam admits his mistake to God's angel and offers to turn back from his journey if God disapproves of what he's doing.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Balaam's journey to curse the Israelites at King Balak's request. God had initially told Balaam not to go, but allowed him to go with conditions. When Balaam's donkey saw an angel blocking their path (which Balaam couldn't see), the donkey refused to continue, leading to this confrontation where God opened Balaam's eyes to see the angel.

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