He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: the LORD his God is with him, and the shout of a king is among them.
He has not seen wrongdoing in Jacob, and he has not noticed rebellion in Israel. The LORD their God is with them, and they celebrate their king among them.
God chooses to overlook Israel's sins and instead sees them as His blessed people who have His presence and cause for celebration.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped in the plains of Moab during their wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt, facing threats from surrounding nations. King Balak of Moab, fearing the growing power of Israel, hired the prophet Balaam to curse them in an attempt to weaken their advance. However, God intervened, compelling Balaam to deliver blessings instead, declaring that He saw no iniquity in Israel and was present among them as their king.
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