Numbers 22:10

10 And Balaam said to God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent to me, [saying],

Numbers 22:10 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 22:10

And Balaam said unto God
In answer to the question he put to him:

Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me;
these men, and a message by them:

saying;
as follows.

Numbers 22:10 In-Context

8 And he said to them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as the LORD shall speak to me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.

9 And God came to Balaam, and said, What men [are] these with thee?

10 And Balaam said to God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent to me, [saying],

11 Behold, [there has] a people come out of Egypt, which covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse them for me: it may be I shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out.

12 And God said to Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they [are] blessed.