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
In the book of Numbers, Balaam was a prophet hired by King Balak of Moab to curse the Israelites, who were encamped near Moab on their way to the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. However, God intervened and compelled Balaam to bless Israel instead, demonstrating His sovereign protection over His people. This verse is part of Balaam's oracle, using the lion imagery to portray Israel's unyielding strength as they prepared to conquer their enemies.
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