KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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 BOTTOM LINE
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
This is part of Balaam's series of prophecies as the Israelites camped in the plains of Moab before entering the Promised Land. The Kenites were a nomadic people who lived in the rocky wilderness areas of the Middle East, often dwelling in caves and rocky strongholds for protection. They had friendly relations with Israel and were known for their metalworking skills.
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