And he looked on the Kenites, and took up his parable, and said, Strong is thy dwellingplace, and thou puttest thy nest in a rock.
And he looked at the Kenites, and spoke his prophecy, saying, 'Your home is strong and secure, and you have built your nest in the rock.'
The writer is describing how Balaam prophesied that the Kenite people had built themselves a strong, secure home like a nest safely placed in solid rock.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, Balaam, a prophet hired by Balak king of Moab to curse Israel, instead delivers blessings and prophecies under God's direction. The Kenites were a nomadic tribe allied with the Israelites, known for their skills in metalworking and for dwelling in secure, rocky regions that provided natural protection. This verse is part of Balaam's oracle, highlighting the Kenites' strength and stability in their environment as a foreshadowing of their enduring security.
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