Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So he went to him and found him standing beside his offering, with the Moabite officials. Balak asked him, “What did the LORD say?” New Living Translation So Balaam returned and found the king standing beside his burnt offerings with all the officials of Moab. “What did the LORD say?” Balak asked eagerly. English Standard Version And he came to him, and behold, he was standing beside his burnt offering, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said to him, “What has the LORD spoken?” Berean Standard Bible So he returned to Balak, who was standing there by his burnt offering with the princes of Moab. “What did the LORD say?” Balak asked. King James Bible And when he came to him, behold, he stood by his burnt offering, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said unto him, What hath the LORD spoken? New King James Version So he came to him, and there he was, standing by his burnt offering, and the princes of Moab were with him. And Balak said to him, “What has the LORD spoken?” New American Standard Bible So he came to him, and behold, he was standing beside his burnt offering, and the leaders of Moab with him. And Balak said to him, “What has the LORD spoken?” NASB 1995 He came to him, and behold, he was standing beside his burnt offering, and the leaders of Moab with him. And Balak said to him, “What has the LORD spoken?” NASB 1977 And he came to him, and behold, he was standing beside his burnt offering, and the leaders of Moab with him. And Balak said to him, “What has the LORD spoken?” Legacy Standard Bible So he came to him, and behold, he was standing beside his burnt offering, and the leaders of Moab with him. And Balak said to him, “What has Yahweh spoken?” Amplified Bible When Balaam returned to Balak, he was standing beside his burnt offering, and the leaders of Moab were with him. And Balak said to him, “What has the LORD spoken?” Christian Standard Bible So he returned to Balak, who was standing there by his burnt offering with the officials of Moab. Balak asked him, “What did the LORD say? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible So he returned to Balak, who was standing there by his burnt offering with the officials of Moab. Balak asked him, “What did the LORD say?” American Standard Version And he came to him, and, lo, he was standing by his burnt-offering, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said unto him, What hath Jehovah spoken? Contemporary English Version Balaam went back and saw him and his officials standing beside the offerings. Balak asked, "What did the LORD say?" English Revised Version And he came to him, and, lo, he stood by his burnt offering, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said unto him, What hath the LORD spoken? GOD'S WORD® Translation He came to Balak and found him standing beside his burnt offering with the princes of Moab. Balak asked him, "What did the LORD say?" Good News Translation So he went back and found Balak still standing by his burnt offering, with the leaders of Moab. Balak asked what the LORD had said, International Standard Version So Balaam returned to where Balak had been standing, that is, next to his offerings, accompanied by the Moabite officials. "What did the LORD say?" Balak asked him. Majority Standard Bible So he returned to Balak, who was standing there by his burnt offering with the princes of Moab. ?What did the LORD say?? Balak asked. NET Bible When Balaam came to him, he was still standing by his burnt offering, along with the princes of Moab. And Balak said to him, "What has the LORD spoken?" New Heart English Bible He came to him, and look, he was standing by his burnt offering, and the princes of Moab with him. Balak said to him, "What has the LORD spoken?" Webster's Bible Translation And when he came to him, behold, he stood by his burnt-offering, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said to him, What hath the LORD spoken? World English Bible He came to him, and behold, he was standing by his burnt offering, and the princes of Moab with him. Balak said to him, “What has Yahweh spoken?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he comes to him, and behold, he is standing by his burnt-offering, and the princes of Moab [are] with him, and Balak says to him: “What has YHWH spoken?” Young's Literal Translation And he cometh unto him, and lo, he is standing by his burnt-offering, and the princes of Moab with him, and Balak saith to him: 'What hath Jehovah spoken?' Smith's Literal Translation And he will come to him, and behold him standing by his burnt-offering, and the leaders of Moab with him. And Balak will say to him, What spake Jehovah? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleReturning he found him standing by his burnt sacrifice, and the princes of the Moabites with him. And Balac said to him: What hath the Lord spoken? Catholic Public Domain Version Returning, he found him standing next to his holocaust, and the leaders of the Moabites were with him. And Balak said to him, “What has the Lord spoken?” New American Bible So he went to Balak, who was still standing by his burnt offering together with the princes of Moab. When Balak asked him, “What did the LORD say?” New Revised Standard Version When he came to him, he was standing beside his burnt offerings with the officials of Moab. Balak said to him, “What has the LORD said?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when he came to him, he was standing by his burnt offerings, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said to him, What has the LORD spoken? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he came to him and he was standing with his burnt offerings and the Princes of Moab with him and said to Balaq what LORD JEHOVAH said. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he came to him, and, lo, he stood by his burnt-offering, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said unto him: 'What hath the LORD spoken?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he returned to him: and he also was standing by his whole-burnt-sacrifice, and all the princes of Moab with him; and Balac said to him, What has the Lord spoken? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Balaam's Second Oracle…16And the LORD met with Balaam and put a message in his mouth, saying, “Return to Balak and speak what I tell you.” 17So he returned to Balak, who was standing there by his burnt offering with the princes of Moab. “What did the LORD say?” Balak asked. 18Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Arise, O Balak, and listen; give ear to me, O son of Zippor.… Cross References Numbers 22:38 “See, I have come to you,” Balaam replied, “but can I say just anything? I must speak only the word that God puts in my mouth.” Numbers 24:13 that even if Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the LORD? I must speak whatever the LORD says. Deuteronomy 23:5 Yet the LORD your God would not listen to Balaam, and the LORD your God turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the LORD your God loves you. Joshua 24:9-10 Then Balak son of Zippor, the king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you, / but I would not listen to Balaam. So he blessed you again and again, and I delivered you from his hand. Nehemiah 13:2 because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing). Micah 6:5 My people, remember what Balak king of Moab counseled and what Balaam son of Beor answered. Remember your journey from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may acknowledge the righteousness of the LORD.’” Isaiah 14:27 The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back? Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Jeremiah 1:12 “You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.” Ezekiel 13:6 They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. Matthew 5:37 Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one. Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” John 10:35 If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken— Romans 11:29 For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable. 1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. Treasury of Scripture And when he came to him, behold, he stood by his burnt offering, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said to him, What has the LORD spoken? what Numbers 23:26 But Balaam answered and said unto Balak, Told not I thee, saying, All that the LORD speaketh, that I must do? 1 Samuel 3:17 And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee. Jeremiah 37:17 Then Zedekiah the king sent, and took him out: and the king asked him secretly in his house, and said, Is there any word from the LORD? And Jeremiah said, There is: for, said he, thou shalt be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon. Jump to Previous Balak Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Chiefs Leaders Moab Offering Princes Standing Stood WaitingJump to Next Balak Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Chiefs Leaders Moab Offering Princes Standing Stood WaitingNumbers 23 1. Balak's sacrificesSo he returned to Balak Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet, returns to Balak, the king of Moab. This encounter is part of a larger narrative where Balak seeks to curse the Israelites. The return signifies Balaam's role as a mediator between God and Balak, highlighting the tension between divine will and human desire. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over nations. who was standing there by his burnt offering with the princes of Moab “What did the LORD say?” Balak asked. Persons / Places / Events 1. BalaamA non-Israelite prophet or diviner who is summoned by Balak, the king of Moab, to curse the Israelites. Balaam is a complex figure who hears from God but is also enticed by the rewards offered by Balak. 2. Balak The king of Moab who is fearful of the Israelites due to their numbers and their victories over neighboring nations. He seeks to weaken them through a curse. 3. Moab A region east of the Dead Sea, inhabited by the Moabites, who are descendants of Lot. The Moabites are concerned about the encroaching Israelites. 4. Princes of Moab The leaders or officials of Moab who accompany Balak and witness the events involving Balaam. 5. Burnt Offering A sacrificial offering made to God, often symbolizing atonement and dedication. In this context, it is part of the ritualistic attempts to secure Balaam's curse on Israel. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over Human IntentionsDespite human plans and intentions, God's will prevails. Balaam's account illustrates that no curse can stand against God's blessing. The Danger of Compromise Balaam's willingness to entertain Balak's request for personal gain serves as a warning against compromising one's integrity and faith for material rewards. The Power of God's Word Balaam's inquiry, "What has the LORD spoken?" underscores the importance of seeking and adhering to God's word above all else. Faithfulness in Adversity The Israelites, unaware of the spiritual battle being waged against them, are protected by God. This teaches believers to trust in God's unseen protection.(17) What hath the Lord spoken?--Balak here speaks of God under the name Jehovah. Hebrew So he returnedוַיָּבֹ֣א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to Balak, אֵלָ֗יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to who was standing נִצָּב֙ (niṣ·ṣāḇ) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5324: To take one's stand, stand there וְהִנּ֤וֹ (wə·hin·nōw) Conjunctive waw | Interjection | third person masculine singular Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! by עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his burnt offering עֹ֣לָת֔וֹ (‘ō·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering with אִתּ֑וֹ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among the princes וְשָׂרֵ֥י (wə·śā·rê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of Moab. מוֹאָ֖ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled “What מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what did the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel say?” דִּבֶּ֖ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Balak בָּלָ֔ק (bā·lāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1111: Balak -- 'devastator', a Moabite king asked. וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Numbers 23:17 NIVNumbers 23:17 NLT Numbers 23:17 ESV Numbers 23:17 NASB Numbers 23:17 KJV Numbers 23:17 BibleApps.com Numbers 23:17 Biblia Paralela Numbers 23:17 Chinese Bible Numbers 23:17 French Bible Numbers 23:17 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 23:17 He came to him and behold he (Nu Num.) |
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