Behold, the people shall rise up as a great lion, and lift up himself as a young lion: he shall not lie down until he eat of the prey, and drink the blood of the slain.
Look, this people will rise up like a mighty lion and lift themselves up like a young, powerful lion. They will not rest until they have conquered their enemies and completely defeated them.
The writer is describing Israel as a fierce lion that will be victorious over its enemies and won't stop until it has completely conquered them.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Balaam's second prophecy about Israel, spoken while the Israelites were camped in the wilderness before entering the Promised Land. Balak, the Moabite king, had hired the prophet Balaam to curse Israel, but God forced Balaam to bless them instead. This lion imagery was a powerful symbol of strength and dominance in ancient Near Eastern culture.
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