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Numbers 22:36 Cross-References

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And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto a city of Moab, which is in the border of Arnon, which is in the utmost coast.

Numbers 22:36 (KJV)

Historical Context for Numbers 22:36

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BalakMidianite prophet who worked against Israel, son of Zippor (NUM 22:2)
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Balaamfrom Pethor of Mesopotamia (NUM 22:5, DEUT 23:4)

Commentary on Numbers 22:36

When Balak heard that Balaam was come—After Balaam's difficult journey (the donkey incident just occurred), King Balak personally travels to the border city of Arnon to meet him. The location in the utmost coast (בִּקְצֵה גְבוּלוֹ, biqtseh g'vulo, "at the extremity of his border") emphasizes urgency and honor. Moabite kings didn't typically travel to border towns; Balak's desperation over Israel's proximity drove him to this unusual courtesy.The meeting place at Arnon carries geographical and theological significance—this river marked the border between Moab and Amorite territory that Israel h...

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