Numbers 22:36
“When Balak heard that Balaam had come, he went out to meet him to the City of Moab, which is on the border of the Arnon, which is in the utmost part of the border.”
What does Numbers 22:36 mean?
Balak, the king of Moab, has been anxiously waiting for Balaam the prophet to arrive, hoping he'll curse Israel for him. When word reaches him that Balaam is finally here, Balak rushes out to greet him personally, meeting him at the edge of Moabite territory. This shows how desperate and eager Balak is to get what he wants—he doesn't wait in his palace but goes out himself to welcome this foreign prophet. The specific location mentioned emphasizes that Balaam has traveled a long distance to reach this place, and Balak is meeting him as soon as he possibly can.