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Themes in Numbers 22

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Themes in Numbers 22

Numbers 22:1 (show verse)

Then the sons of Israel journeyed, and camped in the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan opposite Jericho.

journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab
Israel » Arrives » Plains of moab
Jericho » A city
Jordan » Plain of
Jordan » Plain of » Israelites camped in
Midianites » Dwelt east of jordan, beside moab

Numbers 22:2 (show verse)

Now Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.

Zippor » Father of balak

Numbers 22:3 (show verse)

So Moab was in great fear because of the people, for they were numerous; and Moab was in dread of the sons of Israel.

Armies » Fear occasioned by
journey of israel through the Desert » Caused universal terror and dismay
Moabites » Alarmed at the number, &c of israel

Numbers 22:4 (show verse)

Moab said to the elders of Midian, “Now this horde will lick up all that is around us, as the ox licks up the grass of the field.” And Balak the son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time.

Balak » King of moab
journey of israel through the Desert » Caused universal terror and dismay
Government » Mosaic » A similar senate existed » Among the midianites and moabites
Grass » Called » Grass of the field
Herbs » Mentioned in scripture » Grass
Midian » Son of abraham and keturah
Midianites » Dwelt east of jordan, beside moab
Midianites » Excited by moab against israel
Moabites » Balak was king of
Oxen » Rapid manner of collecting its food alluded to
Zippor » Father of balak

So he sent messengers to Balaam the son of Beor, at Pethor, which is near the River, in the land of the sons of his people, to call him, saying, “Behold, a people came out of Egypt; behold, they cover the surface of the land, and they are living opposite me.

balaam » General references to
balaam » Balak sends for, to curse israel
balaam » The mercenary prophet, life summarized, » Famous,
Balak » Tries to bribe balaam to curse israel
Beor » Father of balaam
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balak sends for balaam
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » balaam
Midianites » With the moabites » Sent for balaam to curse israel
Pethor » Home of the prophet balaam
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » balaam
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » balaam

Numbers 22:6 (show verse)

Now, therefore, please come, curse this people for me since they are too mighty for me; perhaps I may be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land. For I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed.”

balaam » Balak sends for, to curse israel
balaam » The mercenary prophet, life summarized, » Famous,
Balak » Tries to bribe balaam to curse israel
Curse » Barak commands balaam to curse israel
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balak sends for balaam
Midianites » With the moabites » Sent for balaam to curse israel
Sorcery » Practiced » By balaam

Numbers 22:7 (show verse)

So the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the fees for divination in their hand; and they came to Balaam and repeated Balak’s words to him.

balaam » Balak sends for, to curse israel
Balak » Tries to bribe balaam to curse israel
Divination » Miscellaneous topics relating to
Divination » Effected through » A lucrative employment
Earthly » Reward » Earthly, a source of temptation
Government » Mosaic » A similar senate existed » Among the midianites and moabites
Magic » Divination
Midianites » With the moabites » Sent for balaam to curse israel
Reward » Spiritual crowns » Earthly, a source of temptation

Numbers 22:8 (show verse)

He said to them, “Spend the night here, and I will bring word back to you as the Lord may speak to me.” And the leaders of Moab stayed with Balaam.

No Themes for this verse.

Numbers 22:9 (show verse)

Then God came to Balaam and said, “Who are these men with you?”

journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel

Numbers 22:10 (show verse)

Balaam said to God, “Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, has sent word to me,

journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Zippor » Father of balak

Numbers 22:11 (show verse)

‘Behold, there is a people who came out of Egypt and they cover the surface of the land; now come, curse them for me; perhaps I may be able to fight against them and drive them out.’”

journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel

Numbers 22:12 (show verse)

God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them; you shall not curse the people, for they are blessed.”

balaam » General references to
balaam » The mercenary prophet, life summarized, » Self-willed
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel

Numbers 22:13 (show verse)

So Balaam arose in the morning and said to Balak’s leaders, “Go back to your land, for the Lord has refused to let me go with you.”

balaam » The mercenary prophet, life summarized, » Self-willed
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel

Numbers 22:14 (show verse)

The leaders of Moab arose and went to Balak and said, “Balaam refused to come with us.”

balaam » The mercenary prophet, life summarized, » Self-willed
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel

Numbers 22:15 (show verse)

Then Balak again sent leaders, more numerous and more distinguished than the former.

Numbers 22:16 (show verse)

They came to Balaam and said to him, “Thus says Balak the son of Zippor, ‘Let nothing, I beg you, hinder you from coming to me;

Numbers 22:17 (show verse)

for I will indeed honor you richly, and I will do whatever you say to me. Please come then, curse this people for me.’”

balaam » The mercenary prophet, life summarized, » Self-willed
Balak » Tries to bribe balaam to curse israel
Decision » Instances of » balaam
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balak sends for balaam
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Earthly » Reward » Earthly, a source of temptation
Earthly » Of priests honour » General references to
Honour » Earthly » Offered as a bribe
Reward » Spiritual crowns » Earthly, a source of temptation
Temptation » Often arises through » Worldly glory
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » balaam
Temptation » Exemplified » balaam

Numbers 22:18 (show verse)

Balaam replied to the servants of Balak, “Though Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything, either small or great, contrary to the command of the Lord my God.

balaam » The mercenary prophet, life summarized, » Self-willed
Christian ministers » Incorruptible » balaam
Christian ministers » Faithful » balaam
Decision » Instances of » balaam
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Money » Gold and silver used as
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents refused by
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » balaam

Numbers 22:19 (show verse)

Now please, you also stay here tonight, and I will find out what else the Lord will speak to me.”

balaam » The mercenary prophet, life summarized, » Self-willed
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » balaam

Numbers 22:20 (show verse)

God came to Balaam at night and said to him, “If the men have come to call you, rise up and go with them; but only the word which I speak to you shall you do.”

Numbers 22:21 (show verse)

So Balaam arose in the morning, and saddled his donkey and went with the leaders of Moab.

Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Used for riding
Domestic Donkeys » Was used » For riding
balaam » General references to
balaam » The mercenary prophet, life summarized, » Self-willed
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » balaam
Travelers » Of distinction » Rode on asses, camels, &c

Numbers 22:22 (show verse)

But God was angry because he was going, and the angel of the Lord took his stand in the way as an adversary against him. Now he was riding on his donkey and his two servants were with him.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Remonstrates with balaam
Angels » Execute the purposes of God
Animals » Cruelty to » balaam
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Used for riding
balaam » Anger of, rebuked by his ass
balaam » The mercenary prophet, life summarized, » Self-willed
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of balaam, in accompanying the messengers from balak
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » balaam

Numbers 22:23 (show verse)

When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord standing in the way with his drawn sword in his hand, the donkey turned off from the way and went into the field; but Balaam struck the donkey to turn her back into the way.

Angel » of the Lord
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Remonstrates with balaam
Animals » Cruelty to » balaam
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Used for riding
Domestic Donkeys » Urged on with a staff
balaam » Anger of, rebuked by his ass
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Balaam's donkey speaks

Numbers 22:24 (show verse)

Then the angel of the Lord stood in a narrow path of the vineyards, with a wall on this side and a wall on that side.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Remonstrates with balaam
Animals » Cruelty to » balaam
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Used for riding
balaam » Anger of, rebuked by his ass
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Fence » Made of stone walls
Miracles » Catalogue of » Balaam's donkey speaks
Repentance » Instances of » Balaam, of his spiritual blindness
Vineyards » Frequently walled or fenced with hedges
Walls » Mentioned in scripture » Of vineyards

Numbers 22:25 (show verse)

When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, she pressed herself to the wall and pressed Balaam’s foot against the wall, so he struck her again.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Remonstrates with balaam
Animals » Cruelty to » balaam
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Used for riding
balaam » Anger of, rebuked by his ass
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Balaam's donkey speaks
Repentance » Instances of » Balaam, of his spiritual blindness

Numbers 22:26 (show verse)

The angel of the Lord went further, and stood in a narrow place where there was no way to turn to the right hand or the left.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Remonstrates with balaam
Animals » Cruelty to » balaam
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Used for riding
balaam » Anger of, rebuked by his ass
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Balaam's donkey speaks
Repentance » Instances of » Balaam, of his spiritual blindness

Numbers 22:27 (show verse)

When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, she lay down under Balaam; so Balaam was angry and struck the donkey with his stick.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Remonstrates with balaam
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » balaam
Anger » Instances of » Balaam, toward his ass
Animals » Cruelty to
Animals » Cruelty to » balaam
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Used for riding
Domestic Donkeys » Urged on with a staff
balaam » Anger of, rebuked by his ass
Beasts » Domestic » Not to be cruelly used
Cruelty » To animals
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Balaam's donkey speaks
Repentance » Instances of » Balaam, of his spiritual blindness

Numbers 22:28 (show verse)

And the Lord opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, “What have I done to you, that you have struck me these three times?”

Animals » Names of » Asses, beasts of burden
Animals » Instruments of God's will
Animals » Cruelty to » balaam
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Used for riding
Domestic Donkeys » Miracles connected with » Mouth of balaam's opened to speak
balaam » Anger of, rebuked by his ass
Beasts » Domestic » Not to be cruelly used
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Balaam's donkey speaks
Repentance » Instances of » Balaam, of his spiritual blindness

Numbers 22:29 (show verse)

Then Balaam said to the donkey, “Because you have made a mockery of me! If there had been a sword in my hand, I would have killed you by now.”

Anger » Instances of » Balaam, toward his ass
Animals » Cruelty to » balaam
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Used for riding
balaam » Anger of, rebuked by his ass
Beasts » Domestic » Not to be cruelly used
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Balaam's donkey speaks
Repentance » Instances of » Balaam, of his spiritual blindness

Numbers 22:30 (show verse)

The donkey said to Balaam, “Am I not your donkey on which you have ridden all your life to this day? Have I ever been accustomed to do so to you?” And he said, “No.”

Animals » Cruelty to » balaam
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Used for riding
balaam » Anger of, rebuked by his ass
Beasts » Domestic » Not to be cruelly used
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Balaam's donkey speaks
Night » God frequently » Revealed his will in
Repentance » Instances of » Balaam, of his spiritual blindness

Numbers 22:31 (show verse)

Then the Lord opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the way with his drawn sword in his hand; and he bowed all the way to the ground.

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To balaam
Animals » Cruelty to » balaam
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Used for riding
balaam » Anger of, rebuked by his ass
Beasts » Domestic » Not to be cruelly used
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Repentance » Instances of » Balaam, of his spiritual blindness

Numbers 22:32 (show verse)

The angel of the Lord said to him, “Why have you struck your donkey these three times? Behold, I have come out as an adversary, because your way was

contrary to me.

Animals » Cruelty to » balaam
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Used for riding
balaam » Anger of, rebuked by his ass
Beasts » Domestic » Not to be cruelly used
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Repentance » Instances of » Balaam, of his spiritual blindness

Numbers 22:33 (show verse)

But the donkey saw me and turned aside from me these three times. If she had not turned aside from me, I would surely have killed you just now, and let her live.”

Animals » Cruelty to » balaam
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Used for riding
balaam » Anger of, rebuked by his ass
balaam » The mercenary prophet, life summarized, » Saved from destruction by his beast
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Repentance » Instances of » Balaam, of his spiritual blindness

Numbers 22:34 (show verse)

Balaam said to the angel of the Lord, “I have sinned, for I did not know that you were standing in the way against me. Now then, if it is displeasing to you, I will turn back.”

balaam » Anger of, rebuked by his ass
Confession of sin » Examples of personal » balaam
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
Repentance » Instances of » Balaam, of his spiritual blindness
Sin » Examples of personal » balaam

journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Balaam not permitted to curse israel
High places » Signify a place of idolatrous worship
High places » Mentioned in scripture » Baal
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » On high places