Numbers 22:35 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the angel of the LORD said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the angel of the LORD said to Balaam, 'Go with the men, but you can only speak the words that I tell you to speak.' So Balaam went with Balak's officials.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's angel tells Balaam he can go with the men, but he must only say exactly what God tells him to say.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after Balaam's donkey miraculously spoke to rebuke him for beating her when she saw the angel blocking their path. King Balak of Moab had hired Balaam, a renowned prophet, to curse the Israelites who were camped nearby. God had initially forbidden Balaam to go, but after persistent requests, God allowed him to go with strict conditions.

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