KJV ORIGINAL
And God came unto Balaam, and said, What men are these with thee?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And God came to Balaam and asked, 'Who are these men with you?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking Balaam about the visitors who have come to him, even though God already knows who they are.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were journeying through the wilderness toward the Promised Land, and the Moabite king Balak feared their growing numbers and power. He sent messengers to Balaam, a diviner known for his prophetic abilities, to curse the Israelites and weaken them. When these men arrived and stayed with Balaam, God intervened by directly questioning him, demonstrating divine oversight in human affairs and the limits of false prophecy.
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