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Numbers 24

Numbers 24:25

Balaam’s Final Three Oracles · Numbers 24:20–25
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Translations

Modern
Then Balaam arose and returned to his homeland, and Balak also went on his way.
Traditional
And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way.
Literal
And Balaam rose and departed and returned to his place, and Balak also went his way.
Latin
Surrexitque Balaam, et reversus est in locum suum: Balac quoque via, qua venerat, rediit.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Balaam arose and returned to his homeland, and Balak also went on his way.

Notes

Numbers 24:25

Balaam did not yet go back to Pethor (31:8).

Numbers 24:15–25

This prophecy gives more specific details than the first three messages. It is based on another vision from God (the Most High, 24:16). It also predicts the appearance of a great leader who will play a major role in these military victories (24:17).

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 Jannes and Jambres Moab, Moabites Moses Numbers, Book of Shittim (Place)