KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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
This verse is part of Balaam's second blessing over Israel, spoken from Mount Pisgah while the Israelites were camped in the plains of Moab. Balak, the Moabite king, had hired the prophet Balaam to curse Israel, but God kept turning Balaam's words into blessings instead. At this time, Israel was approaching the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness.
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