“The Lord has refused to give me permission to go with you.” (Num 22:13) With these words Balaam answered the servants of king Balak of Moab when approached to perform a certain job for the king. But Balaam first inquired of the Lord about whether he should go, and God said no.
So king Balak sent another, even more distinguished, contingent of men to Balaam to really turn his arm to come and do the job for king Balak. Once again Balaam answered them “Though Balak were to give me ... continue reading