KJV ORIGINAL
And he returned unto him, and, lo, he stood by his burnt sacrifice, he, and all the princes of Moab.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Balaam went back to Balak, and there he was, standing by his burnt offering, along with all the leaders of Moab.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how Balaam returned to find Balak and the Moabite leaders waiting by their sacrifice, ready to hear what God had said.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Israel's journey to the Promised Land, when Balak, king of Moab, hired the prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites because he feared their growing numbers and power. Balaam had just gone apart to hear from God, while Balak and his officials waited by the altar they had built for sacrifices.
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