Numbers 22:10

10 He answered, "King Balak of Moab has sent them to tell me

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 Balaam said to them, "Spend the night here, and tomorrow I will report to you whatever the Lord tells me." So the Moabite leaders stayed with Balaam.

9 God came to Balaam and asked, "Who are these people that are staying with you?"

10 He answered, "King Balak of Moab has sent them to tell me

11 that a people who came from Egypt has spread out over the whole land. He wants me to curse them for him, so that he can fight them and drive them out."

12 God said to Balaam, "Do not go with them, and do not put a curse on the people of Israel, because they have my blessing."