Numbers 23:13

Key Reflection

In the context of Numbers 23:13, Balaam is responding to God's command by acknowledging his divine obligation to speak only what he is commanded. The original audience would have recognized that this was a powerful statement of obedience and trust in God’s authority. Balaam’s willingness to heed the word of the LORD reflects the complex relationship between human will and divine revelation, highlighting the importance of submission to divine directives even when they may seem strange or difficult.