Numbers 23:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he said unto Balak, Stand here by thy burnt offering, while I meet the LORD yonder.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he said to Balak, 'Stay here by your burnt offering while I go over there to meet with the LORD.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Balaam is telling King Balak to wait by the altar while he goes to receive a message from God.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Israel's journey to the Promised Land when King Balak of Moab hired the prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites. Balaam had already tried once to curse Israel but God forced him to bless them instead. Now Balak is trying a second time, hoping for a different result by moving to a new location and offering more sacrifices.

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So Balaam went back to Balak, and there he was, standing by his burnt offering, along with all the leaders of Moab.

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When he came to him, there he was, standing by his burnt offering, with the princes of Moab beside him. And Balak asked him, 'What has the LORD said?'

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Balaam said to Balak, 'Stay here by your burnt offering, and I will go away. Perhaps the LORD will come to meet with me, and whatever He shows me, I will tell you.' Then he went to a high place.

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