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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0; maximum-scale=1.0; user-scalable=0;"/><title>Numbers 24 ISV</title><link rel="stylesheet" href="/chapnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="../spec.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="../cmenus/numbers/24.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="../topmenuchap/numbers/24-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="http://biblehub.com">Bible</a> > <a href="../">ISV</a> > Numbers 24</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../numbers/23.htm" title="Numbers 23">◄</a> Numbers 24 <a href="../numbers/25.htm" title="Numbers 25">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">International Standard Version</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/p/isv/esv/numbers/24.shtml" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Chapters"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><p class="heading">Balaam’s Third Prophecy</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>When Balaam noticed that the LORD was pleased that Balaam was blessing Israel, he didn’t behave as he had time after time before, that is, to practice divination. Instead, he turned with his face to the wilderness, <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>looked up, and saw Israel encamped in their respective tribal order. Just then, the spirit of God came upon him. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>Balaam uttered this prophetic statement:</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop">“A declaration by Beor’s son Balaam,</p> <p class="poetry2">a declaration by the strong, blind man.<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="24:3 Lit. strong man with a closed eye">a</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>A declaration from one who hears what God has to say,</p> <p class="poetry2">who saw the vision that the Almighty revealed,</p> <p class="poetry2">who keeps stumbling</p> <p class="poetry2">with open eyes.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Jacob, your tents are so fine,</p> <p class="poetry2">as well as your dwelling places,<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="24:5 Or your tents">b</a></span> O Israel!</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>They’re spread out like valleys,</p> <p class="poetry2">like gardens along river banks,</p> <p class="poetry2">like aloe planted by the LORD,</p> <p class="poetry2">or like cedars beside water.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>He will pour water from his buckets,</p> <p class="poetry2">and his descendants will stream forth like abundant water.</p> <p class="poetry2">His king will be more exalted than Agag</p> <p class="poetry2">when he exalts his own kingdom.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>God is bringing them<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="24:8 Lit. him; i.e. national Israel personified as an individual">c</a></span> out of Egypt</p> <p class="poetry2">with the strength of an ox.</p> <p class="poetry2">He’ll devour enemy nations,</p> <p class="poetry2">break their bones,</p> <p class="poetry2">and impale them with arrows.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>He crouches, laying low like a lion.</p> <p class="poetry2">Who would awaken him?</p> <p class="poetry2">Those who bless you are blessed,</p> <p class="poetry2 marginbot">and those who curse you are cursed.”</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>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! <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Now get out of here! I had promised you that I would definitely honor you, but now the LORD has kept me from doing that!”</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>But Balaam replied to Balak, “I told your messengers, <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>‘Even if Balak gives me his palace<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="24:13 Or house">d</a></span> full of silver and gold, I won’t double-cross the command of the LORD and do anything—whether good or evil—on my own initiative, because I’m going to say whatever the LORD says.’ <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Meanwhile, since I have to return to my people, come and listen while I tell you what this people will be doing to your people in the last days.”</p> <p class="heading">Balaam’s Final Prophecies</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Then Balaam<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="24:15 Lit. he">e</a></span> uttered this prophetic statement:</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop">“The declaration by Beor’s son Balaam,</p> <p class="poetry2">a declaration by the strong, blind man.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>A declaration from one who hears what God has to say,</p> <p class="poetry2">who knows what the Most High knows,</p> <p class="poetry2">who saw the vision that the Almighty revealed,</p> <p class="poetry2">who keeps stumbling with open eyes.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>I can see him,</p> <p class="poetry2">but not right now.</p> <p class="poetry2">I observe him,</p> <p class="poetry2">but from a distance.<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="24:17 Lit. but not nearby">f</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry1 margintop">A star streams forth from Jacob;</p> <p class="poetry2">a scepter arises from Israel.</p> <p class="poetry2">He will crush Moab’s forehead,</p> <p class="poetry2">along with all of Seth’s descendants.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Edom will be a conquered nation</p> <p class="poetry2">and Seir will be Israel’s<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="24:18 Lit. his">g</a></span> defeated foe,</p> <p class="poetry2">while Israel performs valiantly.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>He will rule over Jacob,</p> <p class="poetry2 marginbot">annihilating those who survive in the city.”</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Next, Balaam<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="24:20 Lit. he">h</a></span> looked directly at Amalek and then uttered this prophetic statement:</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop">“Even though Amalek is an international leader,</p> <p class="poetry2 marginbot">his future is permanent destruction.”</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>Balaam also uttered this prophetic statement about the Kenites:<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="24:21 i.e. gentile Midianites">i</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry1 margintop">“Your dwelling places are stable,</p> <p class="poetry2">because your nest is carved in solid rock.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Nevertheless, Kain will be incinerated.</p> <p class="poetry2 marginbot">How long will it take until Asshur<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="24:22 i.e. ancient Assyria">j</a></span> takes you hostage?”</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>Finally, he uttered this prophetic statement:</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop">“Ah, who can live,</p> <p class="poetry2">unless God makes it happen?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Ships under control of Kittim will devastate Asshur and Eber,</p> <p class="poetry2 marginbot">until they are permanently destroyed.”</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/numbers/24-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Then Balaam got up, returned to his country, and Balak went on his way.</p><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><span class="mainfootnotes"><A name="ftn"></a><span class="mainfootnoteshdg">Footnotes:</span><br><span class="fn1"><span class="fnb">a</span> 24:3 Lit. <i>strong man with a closed eye</i><br /><span class="fnb">b</span> 24:5 Or <i>your tents</i><br /><span class="fnb">c</span> 24:8 Lit. <i>him</i>; 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