“And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor:”
Then Balaam uttered his oracle, saying: 'Rise, Balak, and hear; listen to me, O son of Zippor!' — Balaam addresses Balak directly, commanding his attention. The direct address ('Rise, Balak') is peremptory; Balak must pay heed. The oracle proceeds with formality and authority; this is no casual utterance but weighty proclamation.
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