Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Balak » King of moab
remember what Balak king of Moab
what Balaam son of Beor answered him,
and what happened from the Acacia Grove
so that you may acknowledge
the Lord’s righteous acts.
Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you,
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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 Concepts
Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time, Verse Concepts
Now are you any better than Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab? Did he ever contend with Israel or fight against them?
journey of israel through the Desert » Caused universal terror and dismay
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,
Government » Mosaic » A similar senate existed » Among the midianites and moabites
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 Concepts
Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time, Verse Concepts
The elders of Moab and Midian departed with fees for divination in hand. They came to Balaam and reported Balak’s words to him.
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Grass » Called » Grass of the field
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 Concepts
Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time, Verse Concepts
Herbs » Mentioned in scripture » Grass
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 Concepts
Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time, Verse Concepts
Midian » Son of abraham and keturah
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 Concepts
Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time, Verse Concepts
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.
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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.
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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.
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The Israelites did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. So the Lord handed them over to Midian seven years,
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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.
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Midianites » Dwelt east of jordan, beside moab
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 Concepts
Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time, Verse Concepts
The Israelites traveled on and camped in the plains of Moab near the Jordan across from Jericho.
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Midianites » Excited by moab against 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 Concepts
Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time, Verse Concepts
Moabites » Balak was king of
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 Concepts
Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time, Verse Concepts
Oxen » Rapid manner of collecting its food alluded to
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 Concepts
Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time, Verse Concepts
Zippor » Father of balak
Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you,
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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 Concepts
Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab’s king at that time, Verse Concepts
Now Balak son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.
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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,
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Balaam proclaimed his poem:
Balak, get up and listen;
son of Zippor, pay attention to what I say!
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son of Zippor, pay attention to what I say!