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Themes in Numbers 22

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Themes in Numbers 22

Numbers 22:1 (show verse)

And the sons of Israel journeyed, and encamped in the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan at 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)

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

Zippor » Father of balak

Numbers 22:3 (show verse)

And Moab was exceedingly afraid of the people, because they were many. And Moab was distressed because 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

And Moab said to the elders of Midian, Now will this multitude lick up all that is round about 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

Numbers 22:5 (show verse)

And he sent messengers to Balaam the son of Beor, to Pethor, which is by the River, to the land of the sons of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, a people came out from Egypt. Behold, they cover the face of the earth, and the

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)

Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse for me this people, for they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land. For I know that he whom thou bless is blessed, a

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)

And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand, and they came to Balaam, and spoke to him the words of Balak.

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)

And he said to them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as LORD shall speak to me. And the rulers of Moab abode with Balaam.

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Numbers 22:9 (show verse)

And God came to Balaam, and said, What men are these with thee?

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

Numbers 22:10 (show verse)

And Balaam said to God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, has sent to me, [saying],

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, the people came out of Egypt, it covers the face of the earth. Now, come curse them for me. Perhaps I shall be able to fight against them, and shall 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)

And God said to Balaam, Thou shall not go with them. Thou 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)

And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said to the rulers of Balak, Get into your land, for LORD refuses to give me leave to 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)

And the rulers of Moab rose up, and they went to Balak, and said, Balaam refuses 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)

And Balak sent yet again rulers, more, and more honorable than they.

Numbers 22:16 (show verse)

And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus says Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming to me.

Numbers 22:17 (show verse)

For I will promote thee to very great honor, and whatever thou say to me I will do. Come therefore, I pray thee, 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)

And Balaam answered and said to the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of LORD my God, to do less or more.

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 therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what LORD will speak to me more.

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)

And God came to Balaam at night, and said to him, If the men come to call thee, rise up, go with them, but only the word which I speak to thee, that shall thou do.

Numbers 22:21 (show verse)

And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his donkey, and went with the rulers 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)

And God's anger was kindled because he went, and the agent of LORD placed himself in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon 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)

And the donkey saw the agent of LORD standing in the way, with his sword drawn in his hand, and the donkey turned aside out of the way, and went into the field. And Balaam smote the donkey, to turn her 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 agent of LORD stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, a wall being 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)

And the donkey saw the agent of LORD, and she thrust herself to the wall, and crushed Balaam's foot against the wall. And he smote 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)

And the agent of LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to 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)

And the donkey saw the agent of LORD, and she lay down under Balaam. And Balaam's anger was kindled, and he smote the donkey with his staff.

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 LORD opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, What have I done to thee, that thou have smitten 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)

And Balaam said to the donkey, Because thou have mocked me, I would there were a sword in my hand, for now I would have killed thee.

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)

And the donkey said to Balaam, Am not I thy donkey, upon which thou have ridden all thy life long to this day? Was I ever accustomed to do so to thee? 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 LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the agent of LORD standing in the way, with his sword drawn in his hand. And he bowed his head, and fell on his face.

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)

And the agent of LORD said to him, Why have thou smitten thy donkey these three times? Behold, I have come forth as an adversary, because thy way is perverse before 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)

And the donkey saw me, and turned aside before me these three times. Unless she had turned aside from me, surely now I would have even slain thee, and saved her alive.

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)

And Balaam said to the agent of LORD, I have sinned, for I knew not that thou stood in the way against me. Now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get back again.

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