Thematic Bible
Numbers 24:1 (show verse)
When Balaam noticed that the LORD was pleased that Balaam was blessing Israel, he didn't behave as he had time after time before, that is, to practice divination. Instead, he turned with his face to the wilderness,
Numbers 24:2 (show verse)
looked up, and saw Israel encamped in their respective tribal order. Just then, 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)
Balaam uttered this prophetic statement: "A declaration by Beor's son Balaam, a declaration by the strong, blind man.
Numbers 24:4 (show verse)
A declaration from one who hears what God has to say, who saw the vision that the Almighty revealed, who keeps stumbling with open eyes.
Numbers 24:5 (show verse)
Jacob, your tents are so fine, as well as your dwelling places, O Israel!
Numbers 24:6 (show verse)
They're spread out like valleys, like gardens along river banks, like aloe planted by the LORD, or like cedars beside water.
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)
He will pour water from his buckets, and his descendants will stream forth like abundant water. His king will be more exalted than Agag when he exalts his own kingdom.
Numbers 24:8 (show verse)
God is bringing them out of Egypt with the strength of an ox. He'll devour enemy nations, break their bones, and impale them with arrows.
Numbers 24:9 (show verse)
He crouches, laying low like a lion. Who would awaken him? Those who bless you are blessed, and those who curse you are cursed."
Numbers 24:10 (show verse)
Balak flew into a rage and he started hitting his fists together. "I called you to curse my enemies," he yelled at Balaam. "But look here! You've blessed them three times!
Numbers 24:11 (show verse)
Now get out of here! I had promised you that I would definitely honor you, but now the LORD has kept me from doing that!"
Numbers 24:12 (show verse)
But Balaam replied to Balak, "I told your messengers,
Numbers 24:13 (show verse)
"Even if Balak gives me his palace full of silver and gold, I won't double-cross the command of the LORD and do anything whether good or evil on my own initiative, because I'm going to say whatever the LORD says.'
Numbers 24:14 (show verse)
Meanwhile, since I have to return to my people, come and listen while I tell you what this people will be doing to your people in the last days."
Numbers 24:15 (show verse)
Then Balaam uttered this prophetic statement: "The declaration by Beor's son Balaam, a declaration by the strong, blind man.
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Numbers 24:16 (show verse)
A declaration from one who hears what God has to say, who knows what the Most High knows, who saw the vision that the Almighty revealed, who keeps stumbling with open eyes.
Numbers 24:17 (show verse)
I can see him, but not right now. I observe him, but from a distance. A star streams forth from Jacob; a scepter arises from Israel. He will crush Moab's forehead, along with all of Seth's descendants.
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)
Edom will be a conquered nation and Seir will be Israel's defeated foe, while Israel performs valiantly.
Numbers 24:19 (show verse)
He will rule over Jacob, annihilating those who survive in the city."
Numbers 24:20 (show verse)
Next, Balaam looked directly at Amalek and then uttered this prophetic statement: "Even though Amalek is an international leader, his future is permanent destruction."
Numbers 24:21 (show verse)
Balaam also uttered this prophetic statement about the Kenites: "Your dwelling places are stable, because your nest is carved in solid rock.
Numbers 24:22 (show verse)
Nevertheless, Kain will be incinerated. How long will it take until Asshur takes you hostage?"
Numbers 24:23 (show verse)
Finally, he uttered this prophetic statement: "Ah, who can live, unless God makes it happen?
Numbers 24:24 (show verse)
Ships under control of Kittim will devastate Asshur and Eber, until they are permanently destroyed."
Numbers 24:25 (show verse)
Then Balaam got up, returned to his country, and Balak went on his way.
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