He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion: who shall stir him up? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee.
He crouches and lies down like a lion, like a mighty lion, who dares to disturb him? Blessed are those who bless you, and cursed are those who curse you.
The writer is describing Israel as being like a powerful lion that no one can challenge, and declaring that God will bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, Balaam, a prophet from outside Israel, was hired by King Balak of Moab to curse the Israelites as they journeyed toward the Promised Land. However, God intervened and turned Balaam's intended curses into blessings, demonstrating His sovereignty and protection over His people. This verse echoes the earlier promise God made to Abraham, affirming that blessing Israel brings divine favor, while cursing it invites judgment.
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