Numbers 22:10

10 And Balaam said to God, “Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, has 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 tonight, and I will bring back word to you, as the Lord speaks to me. ” So the princes of Moab stayed with Balaam.

9 And God came to Balaam and said, “Who are these men with you? ”

10 And Balaam said to God, “Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, has sent to me, saying,

11 ‘Behold, a people has come out of Egypt, and it covers the face of the earth. Now come, curse them for me. Perhaps I shall be able to fight against them and drive them out. ’”

12 God said to Balaam, “You shall not go with them. You shall not curse the people, for they are blessed. ”