Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honour.
So now go back to where you came from! I had planned to give you great honor and rewards, but look, the LORD has prevented you from receiving that honor.
Balak is angrily dismissing Balaam, saying he had planned to reward him greatly, but God prevented Balaam from earning those rewards.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Balak, the king of Moab, hired the prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites who were encamped near his land, fearing their growing power. However, God repeatedly intervened, compelling Balaam to bless the Israelites instead of cursing them, which frustrated Balak's plans. As a result, Balak dismisses Balaam, accusing him of being held back from promised rewards by God's actions.
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