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He struck his hands together and said to him, &#8220I summoned you to curse my enemies, but you have blessed them these three times. <a href="/nlt/numbers/24.htm">New Living Translation</a> King Balak flew into a rage against Balaam. He angrily clapped his hands and shouted, “I called you to curse my enemies! Instead, you have blessed them three times. <a href="/esv/numbers/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam, and he struck his hands together. And Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, and behold, you have blessed them these three times. <a href="/bsb/numbers/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/numbers/24.htm">King James Bible</a> And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/24.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Balak’s anger was aroused against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, and look, you have bountifully blessed them these three times! <a href="/nasb_/numbers/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times! <a href="/nasb/numbers/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Balak&#8217s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, &#8220I called you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times! <a href="/nasb77/numbers/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times! <a href="/lsb/numbers/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have blessed them repeatedly these three times! <a href="/amp/numbers/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have done nothing but bless them these three times. <a href="/csb/numbers/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Balak became furious with Balaam, struck his hands together, and said to him, “I summoned you to put a curse on my enemies, but instead, you have blessed them these three times. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Balak became furious with Balaam, struck his hands together, and said to him, &#8220I summoned you to put a curse on my enemies, but instead, you have blessed them these three times. <a href="/asv/numbers/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together; and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times. <a href="/cev/numbers/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Balak heard this, he was so furious that he pounded his fist against his hand and said, "I called you here to place a curse on my enemies, and you've blessed them three times. <a href="/erv/numbers/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times. <a href="/gwt/numbers/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Balak became angry with Balaam. He clapped his hands and said, "I summoned you to curse my enemies, and now you have blessed them three times. <a href="/gnt/numbers/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> Balak clenched his fists in anger and said to Balaam, "I called you to curse my enemies, but three times now you have blessed them instead. <a href="/isv/numbers/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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! <a href="/net/numbers/24.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Balak became very angry at Balaam, and he struck his hands together. Balak said to Balaam, "I called you to curse my enemies, and look, you have done nothing but bless them these three times! <a href="/nheb/numbers/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, "I called you to curse my enemies, and, look, you have altogether blessed them these three times. <a href="/wbt/numbers/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said to Balaam, I called thee to curse my enemies, and behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/numbers/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/web/numbers/24.htm">World English Bible</a> Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together. Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, and, behold, you have altogether blessed them these three times. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the anger of Balak burns against Balaam, and he strikes his hands; and Balak says to Balaam, “I called you to pierce my enemies, and behold, you have certainly blessed these three times; <a href="/ylt/numbers/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the anger of Balak burneth against Balaam, and he striketh his hands; and Balak saith unto Balaam, 'To pierce mine enemies I called thee, and lo, thou hast certainly blessed -- these three times; <a href="/slt/numbers/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Balak's anger will kindle against Balaam, and he will strike his hands: and Balak will say to Balaam, To curse mine enemies I called thee, and behold, blessing, thou didst bless this three beats.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Balac being angry against Balaam, clapped his hands together and said: I called thee to curse my enemies, and thou on the contrary hast blessed them three times. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Balak, being angry against Balaam, clapped his hands together and said: “I called you to curse my enemies, and, to the contrary, you have blessed them three times. <a href="/nabre/numbers/24.htm">New American Bible</a> In a blaze of anger at Balaam, Balak clapped his hands and said to him, “It was to lay a curse on my foes that I summoned you here; yet three times now you have actually blessed them! <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam, and he struck his hands together. Balak said to Balaam, “I summoned you to curse my enemies, but instead you have blessed them these three times.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, I called you to curse my enemies, and, behold, you have surely blessed them these three times. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the passion of Balaq was angered against Balaam and he clapped his hands and Balaq said to Balaam: “I called you to curse my enemies and behold blessing you have blessed them, behold, three times.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together; and Balak said unto Balaam: 'I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times. <a href="/sep/numbers/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Balac was angry with Balaam, and clapped his hands together; and Balac said to Balaam, I called thee to curse my enemy, and behold thou hast decidedly blessed him this third time. <a href="/parallel/numbers/24-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=7575" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/24.htm">Balak Dismisses Balaam</a> 10<a href="/hebrew/1111.htm" title="1111: bā·lāq (N-proper-ms) -- Devastator, a Moabite king. From balaq; waster; Balak, a Moabitish king.">Then Balak’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap̄ (N-msc) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">anger</a> <a href="/hebrew/2734.htm" title="2734: way·yi·ḥar- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To burn or be kindled with anger. A primitive root; to glow or grow warm; figuratively to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy.">burned</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/1109.htm" title="1109: bil·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- Probably from bal and am; not people, i.e. Foreigner; Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine.">Balaam,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: kap·pāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">and he struck his hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/5606.htm" title="5606: way·yis·pōq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- Or saphaq; a primitive root; to clap the hands; by implication of satisfaction, to be enough; by implication of excess, to vomit.">together</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said</a> <a href="/hebrew/1111.htm" title="1111: bā·lāq (N-proper-ms) -- Devastator, a Moabite king. From balaq; waster; Balak, a Moabitish king."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1109.htm" title="1109: bil·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- Probably from bal and am; not people, i.e. Foreigner; Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine.">Balaam,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qə·rā·ṯî·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">“I summoned you</a> <a href="/hebrew/6895.htm" title="6895: lā·qōḇ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter a curse against, curse. A primitive root; to scoop out, i.e. to malign or execrate.">to curse</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇay (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">my enemies,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">but behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bê·raḵ·tā (V-Piel-Perf-2ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">you have persisted</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: ḇā·rêḵ (V-Piel-InfAbs) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">in blessing</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">them these</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šā·lōš (Number-fs) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">three</a> <a href="/hebrew/6471.htm" title="6471: pə·‘ā·mîm (N-fp) -- A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence. Or pa;amah; from pa'am; a stroke, literally or figuratively.">times.</a> 11Therefore, flee at once to your home! I said I would richly reward you, but instead the LORD has denied your reward.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a> I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a> The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. <a href="/deuteronomy/23-4.htm">Deuteronomy 23:4-5</a> For they did not meet you with food and water on your way out of Egypt, and they hired Balaam son of Beor from Pethor in Aram-naharaim to curse you. / 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. <a href="/joshua/24-9.htm">Joshua 24:9-10</a> 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. <a href="/2_peter/2-15.htm">2 Peter 2:15</a> They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. <a href="/revelation/2-14.htm">Revelation 2:14</a> But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality. <a href="/micah/6-5.htm">Micah 6:5</a> 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.’” <a href="/nehemiah/13-2.htm">Nehemiah 13:2</a> 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). <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14-15</a> Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a> But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, <a href="/romans/12-14.htm">Romans 12:14</a> Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a> Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. <a href="/psalms/109-28.htm">Psalm 109:28</a> Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice. <a href="/proverbs/26-2.htm">Proverbs 26:2</a> Like a fluttering sparrow or darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. <a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a> No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said to Balaam, I called you to curse my enemies, and, behold, you have altogether blessed them these three times.I thought<a href="/numbers/22-17.htm">Numbers 22:17,37</a> For I will promote thee unto very great honour, and I will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people… the Lord<a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28-30</a> And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel… <a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Acts 8:20</a> But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.<a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Philippians 3:8</a> Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/23-11.htm">Altogether</a> <a href="/numbers/22-27.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/mark/14-5.htm">Angrily</a> <a href="/numbers/24-3.htm">Balaam</a> <a href="/numbers/23-29.htm">Balak</a> <a href="/numbers/24-9.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/numbers/23-17.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/numbers/24-9.htm">Curse</a> <a href="/numbers/24-8.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/numbers/22-7.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/numbers/22-27.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/acts/16-18.htm">Persisted</a> <a href="/numbers/22-27.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/numbers/22-32.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/numbers/16-12.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/numbers/22-33.htm">Three</a> <a href="/numbers/24-1.htm">Times</a> <a href="/numbers/21-35.htm">Together</a> <a href="/numbers/22-27.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/30-14.htm">Altogether</a> <a href="/numbers/25-3.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-13.htm">Angrily</a> <a href="/numbers/24-15.htm">Balaam</a> <a href="/numbers/24-12.htm">Balak</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-7.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/numbers/25-3.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-6.htm">Curse</a> <a href="/numbers/24-18.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/numbers/27-23.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/numbers/25-3.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/joshua/17-12.htm">Persisted</a> <a href="/numbers/32-4.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/numbers/31-16.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/numbers/26-9.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/numbers/26-7.htm">Three</a> <a href="/numbers/28-2.htm">Times</a> <a href="/numbers/26-9.htm">Together</a> <a href="/numbers/25-3.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 24</div>1. <a href="/numbers/24-1.htm">Balaam, leaving divinations, prophesies the happiness of Israel</a> 10. <a href="/numbers/24-10.htm">Balak, in anger, dismisses him</a> 15. <a href="/numbers/24-15.htm">He prophesies of the Star of Jacob, and the destruction of some nations</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam Balak, the king of Moab, was frustrated and furious with Balaam, a prophet he had hired to curse the Israelites. This anger reflects the tension between the Moabites and Israelites as the latter approached the Promised Land. Balak's reaction underscores the spiritual battle between God's will and human desires. The burning anger signifies a deep-seated frustration when human plans are thwarted by divine intervention.and he struck his hands together This gesture is a cultural expression of anger and frustration, common in ancient Near Eastern societies. It symbolizes a dramatic display of emotion, emphasizing Balak's exasperation. The act of striking hands together can also be seen as a precursor to taking decisive action, often in a negative context.and said to Balaam, Balak directly addresses Balaam, indicating a confrontation. This interaction highlights the tension between a political leader and a prophet, showcasing the struggle between earthly authority and divine messages. Balaam, despite being a non-Israelite prophet, is portrayed as a conduit for God's will, which further frustrates Balak.“I summoned you to curse my enemies, Balak's intent was clear: he wanted Balaam to curse the Israelites, whom he viewed as a threat. This reflects the ancient belief in the power of spoken blessings and curses, a common practice in the ancient world. The Moabites saw the Israelites as enemies due to their proximity and potential to conquer the land.but behold, you have persisted in blessing them Despite Balak's intentions, Balaam repeatedly blessed the Israelites, demonstrating God's sovereignty and the futility of opposing His will. This persistence in blessing highlights the theme of divine protection over Israel. It also serves as a reminder of God's promises to Abraham, that those who bless Israel will be blessed.these three times. The repetition of blessings three times signifies completeness and divine confirmation. In biblical numerology, the number three often represents completeness or perfection. This triadic structure emphasizes the certainty and irrevocability of God's blessing on Israel, despite human attempts to alter it.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/balak.htm">Balak</a> The king of Moab who sought to curse the Israelites due to his fear of their growing power and presence. 2. <a href="/topical/b/balaam.htm">Balaam</a> A non-Israelite prophet or diviner hired by Balak to curse the Israelites, but who ultimately spoke blessings over them as directed by God. 3. <a href="/topical/m/moab.htm">Moab</a> The region ruled by Balak, located east of the Dead Sea, which was threatened by the advancing Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of God, journeying to the Promised Land, whom Balak feared and sought to curse. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The overarching theme of God's control and blessing over His people, despite human intentions to harm them.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_human_intentions.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Human Intentions</a> Despite Balak's intentions, God's will prevails. This teaches us to trust in God's ultimate plan and protection over our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_blessing_over_cursing.htm">The Power of Blessing Over Cursing</a> Balaam's account shows that God's blessings cannot be overturned by human curses. We should focus on speaking blessings and trusting in God's promises. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_word.htm">Obedience to God's Word</a> Balaam, despite his initial intentions, obeyed God's command to bless Israel. This highlights the importance of aligning our actions with God's directives. <a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_opposing_god.htm">The Futility of Opposing God</a> Balak's anger and frustration demonstrate the futility of opposing God's will. We should align ourselves with God's purposes rather than resist them. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_people.htm">God's Faithfulness to His People</a> God's protection over Israel reassures us of His faithfulness. We can rely on His promises and care in our own lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 24</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_family_conflict.htm">What Old Testament prophecies predict the Messiah?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_balaam's_blessing_show_free_will.htm">If Balaam’s initial intention was to curse Israel (Numbers 24:1), how does his eventual blessing align with the notion of free will and divine sovereignty? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_balaam's_differing_portrayals.htm">How should we address the seeming discrepancy between Balaam's portrayal here in Numbers 24 and other biblical texts that condemn him (e.g., 2 Peter 2:15)?</a> <a href="/q/plague_deaths__24,000_or_23,000.htm">How many died in the plague after the Israelites' adultery with Moab's daughters: 24,000 (Numbers 25:1, 9) or 23,000 (I Corinthians 10:8)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) And he smote his hands together.--The smiting the hands was a token of strong feeling, whether of scorn, of indignation, or of despair. (Comp. <a href="/job/27-23.htm" title="Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.">Job 27:23</a>; <a href="/lamentations/2-15.htm" title="All that pass by clap their hands at you; they hiss and wag their head at the daughter of Jerusalem, saying, Is this the city that men call The perfection of beauty, The joy of the whole earth?">Lamentations 2:15</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/numbers/24-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then Balak’s בָּלָק֙ (bā·lāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1111.htm">Strong's 1111: </a> Balak -- 'devastator', a Moabite king anger אַ֤ף (’ap̄) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire burned וַיִּֽחַר־ (way·yi·ḥar-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2734.htm">Strong's 2734: </a> To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy against אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Balaam, בִּלְעָ֔ם (bil·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1109.htm">Strong's 1109: </a> Balaam -- a prophet and he struck his hands כַּפָּ֑יו (kap·pāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan together וַיִּסְפֹּ֖ק (way·yis·pōq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5606.htm">Strong's 5606: </a> To clap the hands, of satisfaction, to be enough, of excess, to vomit and said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Balaam, בִּלְעָ֗ם (bil·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1109.htm">Strong's 1109: </a> Balaam -- a prophet “I summoned you קְרָאתִ֔יךָ (qə·rā·ṯî·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read to curse לָקֹ֤ב (lā·qōḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6895.htm">Strong's 6895: </a> To scoop out, to malign, execrate my enemies, אֹֽיְבַי֙ (’ō·yə·ḇay) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary but behold, וְהִנֵּה֙ (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! you have persisted בֵּרַ֣כְתָּ (bê·raḵ·tā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse in blessing בָרֵ֔ךְ (ḇā·rêḵ) Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse [them] these זֶ֖ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that three שָׁלֹ֥שׁ (šā·lōš) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice times. פְּעָמִֽים׃ (pə·‘ā·mîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6471.htm">Strong's 6471: </a> A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/24-10.htm">Numbers 24:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/24-10.htm">Numbers 24:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/24-10.htm">Numbers 24:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/24-10.htm">Numbers 24:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/24-10.htm">Numbers 24:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/24-10.htm">Numbers 24:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/24-10.htm">Numbers 24:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/24-10.htm">Numbers 24:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/24-10.htm">Numbers 24:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/24-10.htm">Numbers 24:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/24-10.htm">OT Law: Numbers 24:10 Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/24-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 24:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 24:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/24-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 24:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 24:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>