Numbers 23:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the LORD met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Go again unto Balak, and say thus.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD came to Balaam and gave him a message to speak, saying, 'Go back to Balak and tell him this.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is giving Balaam specific words to deliver to King Balak, showing that God controls what His messengers say.

📚 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. Despite Balak's intentions and payments, God kept meeting with Balaam and giving him messages of blessing for Israel instead of curses.

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