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Numbers 24

Numbers 24:12

Balak Dismisses Balaam · Numbers 24:10–14
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Translations

Modern
Balaam answered Balak, “Did I not already tell the messengers you sent me
Traditional
And Balaam said unto Balak, Spake I not also to thy messengers which thou sentest unto me, saying,
Literal
And Balaam said to Balak, “Was it not even to your messengers whom you sent to me that I spoke, saying
Latin
Respondit Balaam ad Balac: Nonne nuntiis tuis, quos misisti ad me, dixi:

Original

Hebrew
English
Balaam answered Balak, “Did I not already tell the messengers you sent me

Notes

Numbers 23:27–24:14

Unhappy with Balaam's blessing, Balak hoped a new location would change the outcome. Although the exact location of Mount Peor is unknown, it was probably near a worship site for Baal of Peor and the Beth-peor (compare 25:3, 5). See Deuteronomy 3:29; 34:6 for where they buried Moses.

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

Glossary

Ammon, Ammonites Balaam Balak Curse, Cursed Deuteronomy, Book of Jacob Jannes and Jambres Moab, Moabites Moses Numbers, Book of Oracle Prophecy Shittim (Place)

Topics

Christian Minister: Faithful: Balaam Christian Minister: Incorruptible: Balaam God: Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of The