KJV ORIGINAL
And Balaam said unto Balak, Spake I not also to thy messengers which thou sentest unto me, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Balaam said to Balak, 'Didn't I already tell your messengers that you sent to me, saying,'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Balaam is reminding King Balak that he had already warned Balak's messengers about his limitations in cursing Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Israel's wilderness journey when King Balak of Moab hired the prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites because he feared their growing numbers. Balaam had previously sent word through Balak's messengers that he could only speak what God allowed him to speak, not what Balak wanted to hear.
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