Numbers 22:39

39 Then Balaam went with Balak to Kiriath Huzoth.

Numbers 22:39 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 22:39

And Balaam went with Balak
From Ar of Moab, or, however, from the place where they met, to the royal city where Balak had his palace, and seems to be the place following:

and they came to Kirjathhuzoth;
which Jarchi interprets a city full of streets, a populous place, having a multitude of men, women, and children in the streets of it; and the same writer suggests as if Balak's view in this was to move the pity of Balaam, that such a number of people might not be rooted out and destroyed.

Numbers 22:39 In-Context

37 Balak spoke to Balaam. He said, "Didn't I send messengers to you? I wanted you to come quickly. So why didn't you come? I can make you very rich."
38 "Well, I've come to you now," Balaam replied. "But I can't say just anything. I can only speak the words God puts in my mouth."
39 Then Balaam went with Balak to Kiriath Huzoth.
40 Balak sacrificed cattle and sheep. He gave some to Balaam. He also gave some to the princes who were with him.
41 The next morning Balak took Balaam up to Bamoth Baal. From there he saw part of the people of Israel.
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