Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



My people,
remember what Balak king of Moab proposed,
what Balaam son of Beor answered him,
and what happened from the Acacia Grove to Gilgal
so that you may acknowledge
the Lord’s righteous acts.
Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyGod, Righteousness OfHistoryPast, TheAnswering PeopleGod Doing RightDoing RightMan's Counsel

Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you, Verse ConceptsCursing Israel

So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us like an ox eats up the green plants in the field.”

Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time,
Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyGrassTongueAnimals Eating

Now are you any better than Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab? Did he ever contend with Israel or fight against them?

When the peoples hear, they will shudder; anguish will seize the inhabitants of Philistia. Then the chiefs of Edom will be terrified; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; the inhabitants of Canaan will panic; and terror and dread will fall on them. They will be as still as a stone because of Your powerful arm until Your people pass by, Lord, until the people whom You purchased pass by.

Moab was terrified of the people because they were numerous, and dreaded the Israelites. So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, "This horde will devour everything around us like an ox eats up the green plants in the field." Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab's king at that time,

So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us like an ox eats up the green plants in the field.”

Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time,
Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyGrassTongueAnimals Eating

The elders of Moab and Midian departed with fees for divination in hand. They came to Balaam and reported Balak’s words to him. Verse ConceptsOld Age, Attitudes ToReward, HumanDivination

So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us like an ox eats up the green plants in the field.”

Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time,
Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyGrassTongueAnimals Eating

So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us like an ox eats up the green plants in the field.”

Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time,
Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyGrassTongueAnimals Eating

So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us like an ox eats up the green plants in the field.”

Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time,
Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyGrassTongueAnimals Eating

So Midian was subdued before the Israelites, and they were no longer a threat. The land was peaceful 40 years during the days of Gideon. Verse ConceptsThe Number FortyConquest40 To 50 YearsLifting HeadsTime Of Peace

and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.

Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian, heard about everything that God had done for Moses and His people Israel, and how the Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt. Verse ConceptsOccupationsGod Bringing Israel Out Of Egypt

So Moses spoke to the people, “Equip some of your men for war. They will go against Midian to inflict the Lord’s vengeance on them. Verse ConceptsGod Executes Vengeance

The Israelites did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. So the Lord handed them over to Midian seven years, Verse ConceptsFreedom, Acts Of In Otenemies, of Israel and JudahSeven YearsGod Will Cause DefeatGod's People Sinning

So Gideon sent all the Israelites to their tents but kept the 300, who took the people’s provisions and their trumpets. The camp of Midian was below him in the valley. Verse ConceptsTrumpetTrumpets For BattleSending people homegideon

So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us like an ox eats up the green plants in the field.”

Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time,
Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyGrassTongueAnimals Eating

The Israelites traveled on and camped in the plains of Moab near the Jordan across from Jericho. Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyRivers And StreamsBeyond JordanCamping During The Exodus

So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us like an ox eats up the green plants in the field.”

Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time,
Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyGrassTongueAnimals Eating

So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us like an ox eats up the green plants in the field.”

Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time,
Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyGrassTongueAnimals Eating

So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us like an ox eats up the green plants in the field.”

Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time,
Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyGrassTongueAnimals Eating

Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you, Verse ConceptsCursing Israel

So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us like an ox eats up the green plants in the field.”

Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time,
Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyGrassTongueAnimals Eating

Now Balak son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites. Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyKnowing Facts

Balaam replied to God, “Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, sent this message to me:

They came to Balaam and said to him, “This is what Balak son of Zippor says: ‘Let nothing keep you from coming to me, Verse ConceptsAvoid Being Hindered

Balaam proclaimed his poem:

Balak, get up and listen;
son of Zippor, pay attention to what I say!
Verse ConceptsPay Attention To People!Wise Proverbs