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Numbers 24

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Numbers 24 . 1

1 And when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not resort to sorcery as on previous occasions, but he turned his face toward the wilderness.TOSKNumbers 24:1

Numbers 24 . 2

2 When Balaam looked up and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God came upon him,TOSKNumbers 24:2

Numbers 24 . 3

3 and he lifted up an oracle, saying: “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open,CNumbers 24:3-9TOSKNumbers 24:3

Numbers 24 . 4

4 the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:CNumbers 24:3-9TOSKNumbers 24:4

Numbers 24 . 5

5 How lovely are your tents, O Jacob, your dwellings, O Israel!CNumbers 24:3-9TOSKNumbers 24:5

Numbers 24 . 6

6 They spread out like palm groves, like gardens beside a stream, like aloes the LORD has planted, like cedars beside the waters.CNumbers 24:3-9TOSKNumbers 24:6

Numbers 24 . 7

7 Water will flow from his buckets, and his seed will have abundant water. His king will be greater than Agag, and his kingdom will be exalted.IPEzekiel 38:2 Ezekiel 38:6 1 Timothy 2:5CNumbers 24:3-9TOSKNumbers 24:7

Numbers 24 . 8

8 God brought him out of Egypt with strength like a wild ox, to devour hostile nations and crush their bones, to pierce them with arrows.CNumbers 24:3-9TOSKNumbers 24:8

Numbers 24 . 9

9 He crouches, he lies down like a lion; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? Blessed are those who bless you and cursed are those who curse you."IPGenesis 12:3 Genesis 27:29 Genesis 49:9CNumbers 24:3-9TOSKNumbers 24:9TTAbraham (Father of Faith) Gentile Inclusion (Light to the Nations) Last Days Eschatology Seed Promise (Redemption Through Offspring)

Numbers 24 . 10

10 Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together and said to Balaam, “I summoned you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times.TOSKNumbers 24:10

Numbers 24 . 11

11 Therefore, flee at once to your home! I said I would richly reward you, but instead the LORD has denied your reward.”TOSKNumbers 24:11

Numbers 24 . 12

12 Balaam answered Balak, “Did I not already tell the messengers you sent meTOSKNumbers 24:12

Numbers 24 . 13

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 will speak whatever the LORD says.TOSKNumbers 24:13

Numbers 24 . 14

14 Now I am going back to my people, but come, let me warn you what this people will do to your people in the days to come.”TOSKNumbers 24:14TTLast Days Eschatology

Numbers 24 . 15

15 Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying, “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open,CNumbers 24:15-24TOSKNumbers 24:15

Numbers 24 . 16

16 the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:CNumbers 24:15-24TOSKNumbers 24:16

Numbers 24 . 17

17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.IPIsaiah 25:10 Jeremiah 48:28-47 Jeremiah 48:28 Jeremiah 48:5 Psalms 2:8-9 Genesis 3:15 Matthew 2:2CNumbers 24:15-24TOSKNumbers 24:17TTJudah's Scepter (Until Shiloh Comes) Last Days EschatologyATNStar Out of Jacob

Numbers 24 . 18

18 Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor.IPPsalms 2:8-9CNumbers 24:15-24TOSKNumbers 24:18TTJudah's Scepter (Until Shiloh Comes) Last Days EschatologyATNStar Out of Jacob

Numbers 24 . 19

19 A ruler will come from Jacob and destroy the survivors of the city."IPPsalms 2:8-9CNumbers 24:15-24TOSKNumbers 24:19TTJudah's Scepter (Until Shiloh Comes) Last Days EschatologyATNStar Out of Jacob

Numbers 24 . 20

20 Then Balaam saw Amalek and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Amalek was first among the nations, but his end is destruction.”CNumbers 24:15-24TOSKNumbers 24:20

Numbers 24 . 21

21 Next he saw the Kenites and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Your dwelling place is secure, and your nest is set in a cliff.CNumbers 24:15-24TOSKNumbers 24:21