Joshua 24:9 meaning and explanation

Then Balak son of Zippor, the king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you,

Joshua 24:9, Berean Standard Bible

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Joshua is speaking at Shechem, retelling Israel's story in the LORD's own voice, and verse 9 recalls the Moabite king Balak, who hired the prophet Balaam to curse Israel (Numbers 22). Balak could not defeat Israel in battle, so he sought spiritual means.

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