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Numbers 24:1 (show verse)
When Balaam saw that it pleased the Lord to bless Israel, he did not go as at other times to seek omens but he set his face toward the wilderness.
Numbers 24:2 (show verse)
And Balaam lifted up his eyes and saw Israel camping tribe by tribe; and the Spirit of God came upon him.
balaam » A prophet
Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam
Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » balaam
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » balaam
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam
Prophecy » Gift of, sometimes possessed by unconverted men
Spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam
Tents » Were used by » Israel in the desert
Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam
Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » balaam
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » balaam
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam
Prophecy » Gift of, sometimes possessed by unconverted men
Spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam
Tents » Were used by » Israel in the desert
Numbers 24:3 (show verse)
He took up his discourse and said,
“The oracle of Balaam the son of Beor,
And the oracle of the man whose eye is opened;
“
And the oracle of the man whose eye is opened;
Numbers 24:4 (show verse)
Who sees the
Falling down, yet having his eyes uncovered,
Numbers 24:5 (show verse)
Your dwellings, O Israel!
Numbers 24:6 (show verse)
Like gardens beside the river,
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balaam » A prophet
Cedars » Illustrative of » Beauty and glory of israel
Cedars » Banks of rivers favorable to the growth of
Gardens » Often made by the banks of rivers
Lign-aloe » A tree, not identified by naturalists
Prophecy » Gift of, sometimes possessed by unconverted men
Rivers » Gardens often made beside
Tent » By the people of israel
Trees » Saints as
Trees » Illustrative » (good and fruitful,) of saints
Trees » Varieties » Lign-aloes
Valleys » Illustrative » (fruitful and well watered,) of the tents of israel
Cedars » Illustrative of » Beauty and glory of israel
Cedars » Banks of rivers favorable to the growth of
Gardens » Often made by the banks of rivers
Lign-aloe » A tree, not identified by naturalists
Prophecy » Gift of, sometimes possessed by unconverted men
Rivers » Gardens often made beside
Tent » By the people of israel
Trees » Saints as
Trees » Illustrative » (good and fruitful,) of saints
Trees » Varieties » Lign-aloes
Valleys » Illustrative » (fruitful and well watered,) of the tents of israel
Numbers 24:7 (show verse)
And his seed will be by many waters,
And his king shall be higher than
Numbers 24:8 (show verse)
He is for him like the horns of the wild ox.
And will crush their bones in pieces,
And shatter them with his
Numbers 24:9 (show verse)
And as a
And cursed is everyone who curses you.”
Numbers 24:10 (show verse)
Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times!
Numbers 24:11 (show verse)
Therefore, flee to your place now. I said I would honor you greatly, but behold, the Lord has held you back from honor.”
Numbers 24:12 (show verse)
Balaam said to Balak, “Did I not tell your messengers whom you had sent to me, saying,
Numbers 24:13 (show verse)
‘Though Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything contrary to the command of the Lord, either good or bad, of my own accord. What the Lord speaks, that I will speak’?
Numbers 24:14 (show verse)
And now, behold, I am going to my people; come, and I will advise you what this people will do to your people in the days to come.”
Numbers 24:15 (show verse)
He took up his discourse and said,
“The oracle of Balaam the son of Beor,
And the oracle of the man whose eye is opened,
“
And the oracle of the man whose eye is opened,
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Numbers 24:16 (show verse)
And knows the knowledge of the
Who sees the vision of
Falling down, yet having his eyes uncovered.
Numbers 24:17 (show verse)
I behold him, but not near;
A star shall come forth from Jacob,
And
Christ » Morning star » Name applied to
Christ » Star » Morning star - name applied to Christ
Jesus Christ, King » Foretold
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Jesus Christ » Names of » Sceptre
Jesus Christ » Names of » Star
Moabites » Prophesies respecting » Subjugation to messiah
Scepter (sceptre) » Figurative
Scepter (sceptre) » A symbol of authority
Sheth » As "tumult" (rv) in
Stars » Figurative » Of the deliverer
Stars » Illustrative » Of Christ
The Nation » Kings » Sceptres of
Christ » Star » Morning star - name applied to Christ
Jesus Christ, King » Foretold
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Jesus Christ » Names of » Sceptre
Jesus Christ » Names of » Star
Moabites » Prophesies respecting » Subjugation to messiah
Scepter (sceptre) » Figurative
Scepter (sceptre) » A symbol of authority
Sheth » As "tumult" (rv) in
Stars » Figurative » Of the deliverer
Stars » Illustrative » Of Christ
The Nation » Kings » Sceptres of
Numbers 24:18 (show verse)
While Israel performs valiantly.
Numbers 24:19 (show verse)
And will destroy the remnant from the city.”
Numbers 24:20 (show verse)
And he looked at Amalek and took up his discourse and said,
“Amalek was the first of the nations,
But his end shall be destruction.”
“Amalek was the first of the nations,
Numbers 24:21 (show verse)
And he looked at the Kenite, and took up his discourse and said,
“Your dwelling place is enduring,
And your nest is set in the cliff.
“Your dwelling place is enduring,
And your nest is set in the cliff.
Numbers 24:22 (show verse)
How long will
Numbers 24:23 (show verse)
Then he took up his discourse and said,
“Alas, who can live except God has ordained it?
“Alas, who can live except God has ordained it?
Numbers 24:24 (show verse)
And they shall afflict Asshur and will afflict
Numbers 24:25 (show verse)
Then Balaam arose and departed and returned to his place, and Balak also went his way.
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