KJV ORIGINAL
And Balak brought Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh toward Jeshimon.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Balak brought Balaam to the top of Mount Peor, which overlooks the wilderness of Jeshimon.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Balak is taking Balaam to yet another high place, hoping this location will finally allow Balaam to curse Israel instead of blessing them.
📚 Historical Context
This is Balak's third attempt to get Balaam to curse the Israelites. After two failed attempts from different mountaintops, Balak is now taking Balaam to Mount Peor, which had religious significance as a place where the Moabite god Baal was worshipped. The wilderness of Jeshimon was a desolate area that provided a clear view of the Israelite camp below.
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