Numbers 22:15

Modern

Then Balak sent other princes, more numerous and more distinguished than the first messengers.

Traditional

And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honourable than they.

Literal

And Balak yet added to send princes, more numerous and more honorable than these.

Latin

Rursum ille multo plures et nobiliores quam ante miserat, misit.

Hebrew

English

Then Balak sent other princes, more numerous and more distinguished than the first messengers.

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

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

Acts 10:7–8
When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.
Numbers 22:7–8
The elders of Moab and Midian departed with the fees for divination in hand. They came to Balaam and relayed to him the words of Balak.

Balak: King of Moab who hired Balaam to curse Israel