Thematic Bible
Numbers 24:1 (show verse)
Balaam knew that Jehovah wanted him to bless the people of Israel. So he did not go to look for omens, as he had done before. He turned toward the desert.
Numbers 24:2 (show verse)
There he saw the people of Israel camped tribe by tribe. The Spirit of God took control of 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 uttered this prophecy: The message of Balaam son of Beor. These are the words of the man who can see clearly.
Numbers 24:4 (show verse)
The oracle of him who hears the words of God and who sees the vision of the Almighty. Falling down, yet having his eyes open.
Numbers 24:5 (show verse)
How good are your tents, O Jacob, Your dwellings, O Israel!
Numbers 24:6 (show verse)
They are like valleys that stretch out, like gardens beside the river, like aloes planted by Jehovah, like cedars beside the waters.
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)
Water will flow from his buckets and his seed will be by many waters. His king shall be higher than Agag. And his kingdom shall be exalted.
Numbers 24:8 (show verse)
God brings him out of Egypt. He is for him like the horns of the wild bull. He will devour the nations who are his adversaries. He will crush their bones in pieces and shatter them with his arrows.
Numbers 24:9 (show verse)
He bows down and he lies down like a lion. Like a lion, who dares rouse him? Blessed is everyone who blesses you! Cursed is everyone who curses you!
Numbers 24:10 (show verse)
Balak's anger burned against Balaam. He struck his hands together and Balak said to Balaam: I called you to curse my enemies! But you have persisted in blessing them three times!
Numbers 24:11 (show verse)
Therefore, run away to your place now. I said: I will honor you greatly, but Jehovah has held you back from honor.
Numbers 24:12 (show verse)
Balaam replied to Balak: Did I not tell the messengers whom you sent to me:
Numbers 24:13 (show verse)
Even if Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything contrary to the command of Jehovah either good or bad, of my own accord. What Jehovah speaks, that I will speak!
Numbers 24:14 (show verse)
Now I am going to my people. Come along and I will advise you what this people will do to your people in the days to come.
Numbers 24:15 (show verse)
He began his discourse by saying: The oracle of Balaam the son of Beor. The oracle of the man, whose eye is opened,
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Numbers 24:16 (show verse)
The oracle of him who hears the words of God, knows the knowledge of the Most High, and sees the vision of the Almighty. Falling down, yet having his eyes uncovered.
Numbers 24:17 (show verse)
I see him, but not now! I behold him, but not near! A star shall come forth from Jacob. A scepter shall rise from Israel and shall crush through the forehead of Moab. It will tear down all the sons of Sheth.
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 shall be a possession. Seir, its enemies, also will be a possession. This while Israel performs valiantly.
Numbers 24:19 (show verse)
One from Jacob will have dominion and will destroy the remnant from the city.
Numbers 24:20 (show verse)
He looked at Amalek and continued his discourse. He said: Amalek was the first of the nations but he will end in destruction.
Numbers 24:21 (show verse)
And he looked at the Kenite and continued his discourse. He said: Your dwelling place is enduring and your nest is set in the cliff.
Numbers 24:22 (show verse)
Nevertheless Kain will be consumed! How long will Asshur keep you captive?
Numbers 24:23 (show verse)
He again offered his discourse and said: Alas, who can live except God ordain it?
Numbers 24:24 (show verse)
Ships will come from the coast of Kittim. They will afflict Asshur and will afflict Eber. They will also come to destruction.
Numbers 24:25 (show verse)
Balaam got up and went back home. Balak also went his way.
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