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Numbers 22

Numbers 22:10

Balak Summons Balaam · Numbers 22:1–21
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Translations

Modern
And Balaam said to God, “Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, sent me this message:
Traditional
And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,
Literal
And Balaam said to God, “Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, has sent to me:
Latin
Respondit: Balac filius Sephor rex Moabitarum misit ad me,

Original

Hebrew
English
And Balaam said to God, “Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, sent me this message:

Notes

Numbers 22:9–18

God commanded Balaam not to go with Balak's messengers.

Numbers 22:2–24:25

The story of Balak and Balaam marks an important turning point in Israel’s history. It includes humor, drama, and deep teaching about God.

The story makes one main point clear. The Lord’s will must be carried out. No one could stop his plan for Israel.

Theme notes and profiles

Balaam Moab and Ammon

People

Balaam: A prophet hired to curse Israel but blessed them instead Balak: King of Moab who hired Balaam to curse Israel Zippor: Father of Balak, king of Moab

Places

Moab: Ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan

Glossary

Ammon, Ammonites Balaam Balak Curse, Cursed Deuteronomy, Book of False Prophets Jannes and Jambres Moab, Moabites Moses Numbers, Book of Prophets, False Shittim (Place) Zippor

Topics

Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Return to the Plains of Moab: Balaam not Permitted to Curse Israel Prayer: Imprecatory Zippor: Father of Balak