Numbers 22:4

Translations

Modern

So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us, as an ox licks up the grass of the field.” Since Balak son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time,

Traditional

And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time.

Literal

And Moab said to the elders of Midian, “Now this company will lick up everything around us, as an ox licks up the green of the field.” And Balak son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time.

Latin

…dixit ad majores natu Madian: Ita delebit hic populus omnes, qui in nostris finibus commorantur, quomodo solet bos herbas usque ad radices carpere. Ipse erat eo tempore rex in Moab.

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English

So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us, as an ox licks up the grass of the field.” Since Balak son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time,

Notes

Numbers 22:4

Midian: This desert people descended from Abraham (Genesis 25:1–2; Exodus 2:15–16). Their agreement with Moab started their conflicts with Israel (Numbers 22:7; see 25:6, 14–18; 31:2–10; Judges 6–8).

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

Related verses

Numbers 25:15–18
And the name of the slain Midianite woman was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur, a tribal chief of a Midianite family.
Numbers 31:8
Among the slain were Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.
Judges 11:25
Are you now so much better than Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab? Did he ever contend with Israel or fight against them?
Joshua 13:21–22
…all the cities of the plateau and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon until Moses killed him and the chiefs of Midian (Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba), the princes of Sihon who lived in the land.
Numbers 24:17
I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.
Jeremiah 48:38
On all the rooftops of Moab and in the public squares, everyone is mourning; for I have shattered Moab like an unwanted jar,” declares the LORD.
Numbers 22:2
Now Balak son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites,
Numbers 22:7
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.

People

Balak: King of Moab who hired Balaam to curse Israel Zippor: Father of Balak, king of Moab

Places

Midian: A nation descended from Abraham; oppressed Israel in the time of the judges Moab: Ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan

Glossary

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

Topics

Balak: King of Moab Government: Mosaic: Among the Midianites and Moabites Grass: Called: Grass of the Field Herbs: Grass Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Caused Universal Terror and Dismay Midianites: Dwelt East of Jordan, Beside Moab Midianites: Excited by Moab Against Israel Moabites: Balak Was King of The Ox: Rapid Manner of Collecting Its Food Alluded To Zippor: Father of Balak

Numbers 22:4

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