Numbers 24:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then he spoke his prophecy and said, 'Oh no! Who will survive when God does this?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Balaam is expressing deep concern about who will be able to survive when God carries out His mighty judgment.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Numbers, Balaam, a prophet hired by the Moabite king Balak to curse the Israelites, ended up blessing them instead due to God's intervention during their wilderness journey. This verse is part of Balaam's final oracle, where he prophesies about God's future actions against Israel's enemies and expresses awe at the divine power involved. It highlights the theme of God's sovereignty overriding human intentions in the context of ancient Near Eastern conflicts.

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