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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/numbers/22.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/numbers/22.htm">New International Version</a> When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the Moabite town on the Arnon border, at the edge of his territory. <a href="/nlt/numbers/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> When King Balak heard that Balaam was on the way, he went out to meet him at a Moabite town on the Arnon River at the farthest border of his land. <a href="/esv/numbers/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> When Balak heard that Balaam had come, he went out to meet him at the city of Moab, on the border formed by the Arnon, at the extremity of the border. <a href="/bsb/numbers/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the Moabite city on the Arnon border, at the edge of his territory. <a href="/kjv/numbers/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto a city of Moab, which is in the border of Arnon, which is in the utmost coast. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the city of Moab, which is on the border at the Arnon, the boundary of the territory. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the city of Moab, which is on the Arnon border, at the extreme end of the border. <a href="/nasb/numbers/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the city of Moab, which is on the Arnon border, at the extreme end of the border. <a href="/nasb77/numbers/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the city of Moab, which is on the Arnon border, at the extreme end of the border. <a href="/lsb/numbers/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Balak heard that Balaam was coming and went out to meet him at the city of Moab, which is on the Arnon border, at the end of the border. <a href="/amp/numbers/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the city of Moab, which is on the border at the Arnon [River], at the farthest end of the border. <a href="/csb/numbers/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the Moabite city on the Arnon border at the edge of his territory. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the Moabite city on the Arnon border at the edge of his territory. <a href="/asv/numbers/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto the City of Moab, which is on the border of the Arnon, which is in the utmost part of the border. <a href="/cev/numbers/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went to meet him at the town of Ir on the Arnon River, which is the northern border of Moab. <a href="/erv/numbers/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto the City of Moab, which is on the border of Arnon, which is in the utmost part of the border. <a href="/gwt/numbers/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Balak heard that Balaam had come, he went out to meet him at Ir Moab, in the region of the Arnon Valley, right on the border of Moab. <a href="/gnt/numbers/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went to meet him at Ar, a city on the Arnon River at the border of Moab. <a href="/isv/numbers/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Balak heard that Balaam had arrived, he went out to meet him in the city of Moab on the border of Arnon at the extreme end of his territory. <a href="/msb/numbers/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the Moabite city on the Arnon border, at the edge of his territory. <a href="/net/numbers/22.htm">NET Bible</a> When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at a city of Moab which was on the border of the Arnon at the boundary of his territory. <a href="/nheb/numbers/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When Balak heard that Balaam had come, he went out to meet him to the City of Moab, which is on the border of the Arnon, which is in the utmost part of the border. <a href="/wbt/numbers/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when Balak heard that Balaam had come, he went out to meet him to a city of Moab, which is in the border of Arnon, which is in the utmost limit. <a href="/web/numbers/22.htm">World English Bible</a> When Balak heard that Balaam had come, he went out to meet him to the City of Moab, which is on the border of the Arnon, which is in the utmost part of the border. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Balak hears that Balaam has come, and goes out to meet him, to a city of Moab, which [is] on the border of Arnon, which [is] in the extremity of the border; <a href="/ylt/numbers/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Balak heareth that Balaam hath come, and goeth out to meet him, unto a city of Moab, which is on the border of Arnon, which is in the extremity of the border; <a href="/slt/numbers/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Balak will hear that Balsam came, and he will go forth to meet him to a city of Moab, which is by the boundary of Arnon, which is in the end of the boundary.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when Balac heard it he came forth to meet him in a town of the Moabites, that is situate in the uttermost borders of Arnon. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when Balak had heard it, he went out to meet him in a town of the Moabites, which is situated at the furthest borders of Arnon. <a href="/nabre/numbers/22.htm">New American Bible</a> When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at Ar-Moab on the border formed by the Arnon, at its most distant point. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When Balak heard that Balaam had come, he went out to meet him at Ir-moab, on the boundary formed by the Arnon, at the farthest point of the boundary.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him in a town of Moab, which is in the border of Arnon at the uttermost end of the border. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Balaq heard that Balaam came, and he went out to meet him to a village of Moab that is on the border of Arnon on the edges of the border.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto Ir-moab, which is on the border of Arnon, which is in the utmost part of the border. <a href="/sep/numbers/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And when Balac heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him, to a city of Moab, which is on the borders of Arnon, which is on the extreme part of the borders. <a href="/parallel/numbers/22-36.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=7173" 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/22.htm">The Angel and Balaam's Donkey</a> …35But the angel of the LORD said to Balaam, “Go with the men, but you are to speak only what I tell you.” So Balaam went with the princes of Balak. 36<a href="/hebrew/1111.htm" title="1111: bā·lāq (N-proper-ms) -- Devastator, a Moabite king. From balaq; waster; Balak, a Moabitish king.">When Balak</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·ma‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1109.htm" title="1109: ḇil·‘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/935.htm" title="935: ḇā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">was coming,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">he went out</a> <a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·rā·ṯōw (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner.">to meet him</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/4124.htm" title="4124: mō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Lot, also his desc. and the territory where they settled. ">the Moabite</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">city</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/769.htm" title="769: ’ar·nōn (N-proper-fs) -- Or Arnon; from ranan; a brawling stream; the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory.">the Arnon</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: gə·ḇūl (N-msc) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">border,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7097.htm" title="7097: biq·ṣêh (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- End, extremity. Or qetseh; from qatsah; an extremity.">at the edge</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: hag·gə·ḇūl (Art:: N-ms) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">of his territory.</a> 37And he said to Balaam, “Did I not send you an urgent summons? Why did you not come to me? Am I really not able to richly reward you?”…<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="/joshua/24-9.htm">Joshua 24:9</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, <a href="/deuteronomy/23-4.htm">Deuteronomy 23:4</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. <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="/judges/11-25.htm">Judges 11:25</a> Are you now so much better than Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab? Did he ever contend with Israel or fight against them? <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_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="/jude/1-11.htm">Jude 1:11</a> Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion. <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="/2_kings/5-9.htm">2 Kings 5:9</a> So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha’s house. <a href="/genesis/14-17.htm">Genesis 14:17</a> After Abram returned from defeating Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). <a href="/genesis/32-6.htm">Genesis 32:6</a> When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you—he and four hundred men with him.” <a href="/1_samuel/9-14.htm">1 Samuel 9:14</a> So Saul and his servant went up toward the city, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel coming toward them on his way up to the high place. <a href="/1_kings/13-10.htm">1 Kings 13:10</a> So the man of God went another way and did not return by the way he had come to Bethel. <a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">2 Samuel 16:1</a> When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. <a href="/2_samuel/19-15.htm">2 Samuel 19:15</a> So the king returned, and when he arrived at the Jordan, the men of Judah came to Gilgal to meet him and escort him across the Jordan.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him to a city of Moab, which is in the border of Arnon, which is in the utmost coast.went<a href="/genesis/14-17.htm">Genesis 14:17</a> And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale.<a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2</a> And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,<a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Genesis 46:29</a> And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.the border<a href="/numbers/21-13.htm">Numbers 21:13,14</a> From thence they removed, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, which is in the wilderness that cometh out of the coasts of the Amorites: for Arnon is the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites… <a href="/deuteronomy/2-24.htm">Deuteronomy 2:24</a> Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon: behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land: begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle.<a href="/deuteronomy/3-8.htm">Deuteronomy 3:8</a> And we took at that time out of the hand of the two kings of the Amorites the land that was on this side Jordan, from the river of Arnon unto mount Hermon;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/21-28.htm">Arnon</a> <a href="/numbers/22-35.htm">Balaam</a> <a href="/numbers/21-24.htm">Border</a> <a href="/numbers/21-24.htm">Boundary</a> <a href="/numbers/16-13.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/21-28.htm">City</a> <a href="/numbers/20-23.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/numbers/21-24.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/numbers/19-16.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Extreme</a> <a href="/numbers/20-16.htm">Extremity</a> <a href="/numbers/21-3.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/numbers/21-1.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/numbers/16-4.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/genesis/49-26.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/numbers/21-33.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/numbers/22-21.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/numbers/22-14.htm">Moabite</a> <a href="/numbers/18-32.htm">Part</a> <a href="/numbers/22-32.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/genesis/49-26.htm">Utmost</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/2-24.htm">Arnon</a> <a href="/numbers/22-37.htm">Balaam</a> <a href="/numbers/33-37.htm">Border</a> <a href="/numbers/34-3.htm">Boundary</a> <a href="/numbers/25-14.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/24-19.htm">City</a> <a href="/numbers/24-24.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/numbers/33-6.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/numbers/23-10.htm">End</a> <a href="/numbers/23-13.htm">Extreme</a> <a href="/numbers/22-41.htm">Extremity</a> <a href="/numbers/24-4.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/numbers/24-4.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/numbers/24-4.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/numbers/34-3.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/numbers/23-3.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/numbers/23-6.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/numbers/25-1.htm">Moabite</a> <a href="/numbers/22-41.htm">Part</a> <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/numbers/22-41.htm">Utmost</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 22</div>1. <a href="/numbers/22-1.htm">Balak's first message for Balaam is refused</a> 15. <a href="/numbers/22-15.htm">His second message obtains him</a> 22. <a href="/numbers/22-22.htm">An angel would have slain him, if he had not been saved by his donkey</a> 36. <a href="/numbers/22-36.htm">Balak entertains him</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'; 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This reflects the fear and desperation of Balak, as the Israelites had already defeated the Amorites and were seen as a significant threat. The act of seeking a curse from a prophet indicates the belief in the power of spoken words and blessings or curses in the ancient Near Eastern culture.he went out to meet him Balak's decision to personally meet Balaam underscores the importance he placed on securing Balaam's services. It was customary for kings to send emissaries, but Balak's personal involvement highlights his anxiety and the high stakes involved. This also shows the respect and recognition Balaam commanded as a prophet.at the Moabite city on the Arnon border The Arnon River served as a significant geographical boundary, marking the northern border of Moab. This location is strategic, as it was a point of entry into Moabite territory. The mention of the Moabite city suggests a place of significance, possibly a fortified city that served as a defense point against invaders.at the edge of his territory This phrase emphasizes the territorial concerns of Balak. The Israelites' presence near the border was a direct threat to Moab's security. The edge of the territory signifies a place of vulnerability, where Balak's control was most at risk. This setting also foreshadows the impending spiritual and physical conflict between Moab and Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/balak.htm">Balak</a> The king of Moab who is fearful of the Israelites and seeks to curse them through Balaam. 2. <a href="/topical/b/balaam.htm">Balaam</a> A non-Israelite prophet known for his ability to bless or curse, summoned by Balak to curse Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/m/moab.htm">Moab</a> A region east of the Dead Sea, whose king, Balak, is concerned about the advancing Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/a/arnon.htm">Arnon</a> A river that serves as a border for Moab, marking the edge of Balak's territory. 5. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of God, whose presence and success in the region cause fear among neighboring nations.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a> Despite Balak's intentions, God demonstrates His control over the affairs of nations. We can trust that God is sovereign over the challenges we face. <a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_opposing_god's_people.htm">The Futility of Opposing God's People</a> Balak's efforts to curse Israel highlight the futility of opposing God's plans. As believers, we can be assured that God protects His people and His purposes will prevail. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience_and_faithfulness.htm">The Importance of Obedience and Faithfulness</a> Balaam's account serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God. We must remain faithful to God's commands, even when pressured by external forces. <a href="/topical/g/god's_protection_and_blessing.htm">God's Protection and Blessing</a> Just as God turned Balaam's intended curse into a blessing, He can transform our adversities into opportunities for growth and blessing. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_fear_in_decision-making.htm">The Role of Fear in Decision-Making</a> Balak's fear led him to seek Balaam's help. We should be cautious not to let fear drive our decisions, but rather seek God's guidance and wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 22</a> <a href="/q/who_was_balak_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Balak in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_balaam_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Balaam in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_was_god_angry_with_balaam_later.htm">If God permitted Balaam to go (Numbers 22:20), why did He become angry with him later (Numbers 22:22)?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_doctrine_of_balaam.htm">What is the Doctrine of Balaam?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) A city of Moab.--Better, the city of Moab. (Comp. <a href="/numbers/21-15.htm" title="And at the stream of the brooks that goes down to the dwelling of Ar, and lies on the border of Moab.">Numbers 21:15</a>.)Which is in the utmost coast.--Or, which flows at the extremity of the border. Sihon, the Amorite, had taken possession of the Moabitish territory as far as the Arnon.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 36. - Unto a city of Moab, or, "unto Ir-Moab" (אֶל־עִיר מואָב), probably the same as the Ar mentioned in chapter Numbers 21:15 as the boundary town of Moab at that time. <a href="/commentaries/numbers/22-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When Balak בָּלָ֖ק (bā·lāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1111.htm">Strong's 1111: </a> Balak -- 'devastator', a Moabite king heard וַיִּשְׁמַ֥ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently that כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Balaam בִלְעָ֑ם (ḇil·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1109.htm">Strong's 1109: </a> Balaam -- a prophet was coming, בָ֣א (ḇā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go he went out וַיֵּצֵ֨א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to meet לִקְרָאת֜וֹ (liq·rā·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7125.htm">Strong's 7125: </a> Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way him at אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the Moabite מוֹאָ֗ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4124.htm">Strong's 4124: </a> Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled city עִ֣יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the Arnon אַרְנֹ֔ן (’ar·nōn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_769.htm">Strong's 769: </a> Arnon -- 'a roaring stream', a wadi and stream in Moab border, גְּב֣וּל (gə·ḇūl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed at the edge בִּקְצֵ֥ה (biq·ṣêh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7097.htm">Strong's 7097: </a> End, extremity of his territory. הַגְּבֽוּל׃ (hag·gə·ḇūl) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/22-36.htm">Numbers 22:36 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/22-36.htm">Numbers 22:36 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/22-36.htm">Numbers 22:36 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/22-36.htm">Numbers 22:36 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/22-36.htm">Numbers 22:36 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/22-36.htm">Numbers 22:36 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/22-36.htm">Numbers 22:36 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/22-36.htm">Numbers 22:36 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/22-36.htm">Numbers 22:36 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/22-36.htm">Numbers 22:36 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/22-36.htm">OT Law: Numbers 22:36 When Balak heard that Balaam was come (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/22-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 22:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 22:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/22-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 22:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 22:37" /></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>