Thematic Bible
Numbers 24:1 (show verse)
Since Balaam saw that it pleased the Lord to bless Israel, he did not go to seek omens as on previous occasions, but turned toward the wilderness.
Numbers 24:2 (show verse)
When Balaam looked up and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God came on him,
Numbers 24:3 (show verse)
and he proclaimed his poem:
The oracle of Balaam son of Beor,
the oracle of the man whose eyes are opened,
the oracle of the man whose eyes are opened,
Numbers 24:4 (show verse)
who sees a vision from the Almighty,
who falls into a trance with his eyes uncovered:
Numbers 24:5 (show verse)
your dwellings, Israel.
Numbers 24:6 (show verse)
like gardens beside a stream,
like aloes the Lord has planted,
like cedars beside the water.
Numbers 24:7 (show verse)
and his seed will be by abundant water.
His king will be greater than Agag,
and his kingdom will be exalted.
Numbers 24:8 (show verse)
He is like
He will feed on enemy nations
and gnaw their bones;
he will strike them with his arrows.
Numbers 24:9 (show verse)
or a lioness—who dares to rouse him?
Those who bless you will be blessed,
and those who curse you will be cursed.
Numbers 24:10 (show verse)
Then Balak became furious with Balaam, struck his hands together, and said to him, “I summoned you to put a curse on my enemies, but instead, you have blessed them these three times.
Numbers 24:11 (show verse)
Now go to your home! I said I would reward you richly, but look, the Lord has denied you a reward.”
Numbers 24:12 (show verse)
Balaam answered Balak, “Didn’t I previously tell the messengers you sent me:
Numbers 24:13 (show verse)
If Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not go against the Lord’s command, to do anything good or bad of my own will? I will say whatever the Lord says.
Numbers 24:14 (show verse)
Now I am going back to my people, but first, let me warn you what these people will do to your people in the future.”
Numbers 24:15 (show verse)
Then he proclaimed his poem:
The oracle of Balaam son of Beor,
the oracle of the man whose eyes are opened;
the oracle of the man whose eyes are opened;
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Numbers 24:16 (show verse)
and has knowledge from the Most High,
who sees a vision from the Almighty,
who falls into a trance with his eyes uncovered:
Numbers 24:17 (show verse)
I perceive him,
A star will come from Jacob,
and a scepter will arise from Israel.
He will smash the forehead
and strike down
Numbers 24:18 (show verse)
Seir
but Israel will be triumphant.
Numbers 24:19 (show verse)
he will destroy the city’s survivors.
Numbers 24:20 (show verse)
Then Balaam saw Amalek and proclaimed his poem:
Amalek was first among the nations,
but his future is destruction.
but his future is destruction.
Numbers 24:21 (show verse)
Next he saw the Kenites and proclaimed his poem:
Your dwelling place is enduring;
your nest is set in the cliffs.
your nest is set in the cliffs.
Numbers 24:22 (show verse)
when Asshur takes you captive.
Numbers 24:23 (show verse)
Once more he proclaimed his poem:
Ah, who can live when God does this?
Numbers 24:24 (show verse)
they will afflict Asshur and Eber,
but they too will come to destruction.
Numbers 24:25 (show verse)
Balaam then arose and went back to his homeland, and Balak also went his way.
No Themes for this verse.