And he returned unto him, and, lo, he stood by his burnt sacrifice, he, and all the princes of Moab.
So Balaam went back to Balak, and there he was, standing by his burnt offering, along with all the leaders of Moab.
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
In the book of Numbers, Balak, the king of Moab, hired Balaam to curse the Israelites who were advancing through the region, fearing their growing power. Balaam, a prophet influenced by God, went to a designated place to seek divine instruction and returned to find Balak and the Moabite leaders waiting by the burnt sacrifice, highlighting the tension between pagan rituals and God's overriding will. This scene is part of a larger narrative where God repeatedly prevents Balaam from cursing His people, demonstrating divine sovereignty.
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