Numbers 23:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Balak said unto Balaam, What hast thou done unto me? I took thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast blessed them altogether.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Balak said to Balaam, 'What have you done to me? I brought you here to curse my enemies, but instead you have blessed them completely!'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King Balak is angry and confused because he hired Balaam to curse the Israelites, but Balaam blessed them instead.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Israel's journey to the Promised Land when they camped near Moab. King Balak of Moab feared the large number of Israelites and hired Balaam, a famous prophet, to curse them and weaken them. However, God controlled Balaam's words, forcing him to bless Israel rather than curse them, much to Balak's frustration.

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