Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Numbers 24

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Numbers 24 . 1 , Balaam , leaving divinations , prophesies the happiness of Israel; Numbers 24 . 10 , Balak , in anger , dismisses him; Numbers 24 . 15 , He prophesies of the Star of Jacob , and the destruction of some nations.

Numbers 24:1

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.

Numbers 24:1 · BSB

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at other times2 parallels

to seek for enchantments1 parallel

Heb. to the meeting of enchantments

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Numbers 24:2

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

Numbers 24:2 · BSB

abiding6 parallels

the spirit10 parallels

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Numbers 24:3

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,

Numbers 24:3 · BSB

he took up2 parallels

whose eyes are open hath said3 parallels

Heb. who had his eyes shut , but now opened

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Numbers 24:4

the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:

Numbers 24:4 · BSB

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Numbers 24:5

How lovely are your tents, O Jacob, your dwellings, O Israel!

Numbers 24:5 · BSB

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Numbers 24:6

They spread out like palm groves, like gardens beside a stream, like aloes the LORD has planted, like cedars beside the waters.

Numbers 24:6 · BSB

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Ahalim , "lign-aloe trees." This tree , which grows in the East Indies , is described as being eight or ten feet in height , with a stem the thickness of a man's thigh. At the top grows a large tuft of jagged and thick leaves , thick and indented , broad at the bottom , but growing narrower towards the point , and about four feet in length. The blossoms are red , intermingled with yellow , and double like cloves; from which comes a red and white fruit , of the size of a pea , oblong and triangular , with three apartments filled with seed. The tree has a very beautiful appearance; and a forest of them is said to bear a resemblance to a numerous encampment

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Numbers 24:7

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.

Numbers 24:7 · BSB

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his kingdom7 parallels

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Numbers 24:8

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.

Numbers 24:8 · BSB

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Numbers 24:9

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."

Numbers 24:9 · BSB

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Numbers 24:10

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.

Numbers 24:10 · BSB

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Numbers 24:11

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

Numbers 24:11 · BSB

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Numbers 24:12

Balaam answered Balak, “Did I not already tell the messengers you sent me

Numbers 24:12 · BSB

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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 will speak whatever the LORD says.

Numbers 24:13 · BSB

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Numbers 24:14

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.”

Numbers 24:14 · BSB

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Numbers 24:15

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,

Numbers 24:15 · BSB

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Numbers 24:16

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:

Numbers 24:16 · BSB

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Numbers 24:17

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.

Numbers 24:17 · BSB

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The Targum of Onkelos translates this passage in the following manner . "I shall see him , but not now; I shall behold him , but he is not near. When a king shall arise from the house of Jacob , and the Messiah be anointed from the house of Israel; he shall slay the princes of Moab , and rule over all the children of men." The marginal references will direct the reader to the fulfilment of these remarkable prophecies

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smite the corners of Moab2 parallels

or , smite through the princes of Moab

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all the children3 parallels

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Numbers 24:18

Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor.

Numbers 24:18 · BSB

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Numbers 24:19

A ruler will come from Jacob and destroy the survivors of the city."

Numbers 24:19 · BSB

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shall destroy4 parallels

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Numbers 24:20

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

Numbers 24:20 · BSB

the first of the nations2 parallels

or , the first of the nations that warred against Israel

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shall be that he perish for ever3 parallels

or , shall be even to destruction

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Numbers 24:21

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

Numbers 24:21 · BSB

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Numbers 24:22

Yet Kain will be destroyed when Asshur takes you captive.”

Numbers 24:22 · BSB

the Kenite4 parallels

Heb. Kain , until Asshur shall carry thee away captive. or , how long shall it be ere Asshur carry thee away captive?

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Numbers 24:23

Once more Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Ah, who can live unless God has ordained it?

Numbers 24:23 · BSB

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Numbers 24:24

Ships will come from the coasts of Cyprus; they will subdue Asshur and Eber, but they too will perish forever.”

Numbers 24:24 · BSB

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and shall afflict Eber

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Numbers 24:25

Then Balaam arose and returned to his homeland, and Balak also went on his way.

Numbers 24:25 · BSB

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge is the classical cross-reference layer — centuries of catchword parallels beneath the site’s quotations, allusions, and echoes. Every reference above also flows into the wider web of connections.

In the wider web21 threads
Intertextuality Pairs
Quotations Numbers 24:9 → Genesis 12:3
Allusions Numbers 24:17 → Genesis 3:15, Numbers 24:9 → Genesis 27:29, Numbers 24:9 → Genesis 49:9, Psalms 2:8-9 → Numbers 24:17-19, Isaiah 25:10 → Numbers 24:17, Jeremiah 48:28 → Numbers 24:17, Jeremiah 48:28-47 → Numbers 24:17
Echoes Matthew 2:2 → Numbers 24:17, 1 Timothy 2:5 → Numbers 24:7, Jeremiah 48:5 → Numbers 24:17, Ezekiel 38:2 → Numbers 24:7, Ezekiel 38:6 → Numbers 24:7
Trajectories
Abraham (Father of Faith), Gentile Inclusion (Light to the Nations), Judah's Scepter (Until Shiloh Comes), Last Days Eschatology, Seed Promise (Redemption Through Offspring)
Anchor Text Networks
Networked Numbers 24.17 - Star Out of Jacob
Chiasms
Shaped Numbers 24:15–24, Numbers 24:3–9
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