“And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak.”
The elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the fees for divination in their hands; and they came to Balaam, and gave him Balak's message — the elders journey from Moab to Pethor, carrying payment (qesem, divination fees). The transaction is commercial: Balak pays for Balaam's services as one would pay a hired professional. The fees reflect Balaam's market value; kings will pay enormous sums for the services of an effective diviner.
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
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