Numbers 23:6

6 So he went back and found Balak still standing by his burnt offering with all the leaders of Moab.

Numbers 23:6 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 23:6

And he returned unto him
Immediately, as soon as he was told what to say:

and, lo, he stood by his burnt sacrifice;
continued in his devotions, hoping for success, and waiting for Balaam's return:

he and all the princes of Moab;
not only those that were sent to Balaam, but perhaps all the princes of the kingdom who were got together on this occasion, and by reason of the imminent danger they apprehended the nation was in on account of Israel.

Numbers 23:6 In-Context

4 and God met him. Balaam said to him, "I have built the seven altars and offered a bull and a ram on each.

5 The Lord told Balaam what to say and sent him back to Balak to give him his message.

6 So he went back and found Balak still standing by his burnt offering with all the leaders of Moab.

7 Balaam uttered this prophecy: "Balak king of Moab has brought me From Syria, from the eastern mountains. "Come speak for me,' he said. "Put a curse on the people of Israel.'

8 How can I curse what God has not cursed, Or speak of doom when the Lord has not?