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But first let me tell you what the Israelites will do to your people in the future.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And now, behold, I am going to my people. Come, I will let you know what this people will do to your people in the latter days.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And now, behold, I go unto my people: come <i>therefore, and</i> I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And now, indeed, I am going to my people. Come, I will advise you what this people will do to your people in the latter days.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So now, behold, I am going to my people; come, <i>and</i> I will advise you of what this people will do to your people in the days to come.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220And now, behold, I am going to my people; come, and I will advise you what this people will do to your people in the days to come.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And now behold, I am going to my people; come, <i>and</i> I will advise you what this people will do to your people in the days to come.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So now, behold, I am going to my people; come, <i>and</i> I will advise you what this people will do to your people in the last days.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And now, look, I am going to my people; come, I will advise you as to what this people [Israel] will do to your people [Moab] in the days to come.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now I am going back to my people, but first, let me warn you what these people will do to your people in the future.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now I am going back to my people, but first, let me warn you what these people will do to your people in the future.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And now, behold, I go unto my people: come, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So I'm going back home, but I'm leaving you with a warning about what the Israelites will someday do to your nation." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And now, behold, I go unto my people: come, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Even though I'm going back to my people, I'll give you some advice. I'll tell you what these people will do to your people in the days to come."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Balaam said to Balak, "Now I am going back to my own people, but before I go, I am warning you what the people of Israel will do to your people in the future." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And now, I am about to go back to my own people. Come now, and I will advise you as to what this people will do to your people in the future." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now, look, I go to my people: come, I will inform you what this people shall do to your people in the latter days."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And now, behold, I go to my people: come therefore, I will advertise thee what this people will do to thy people in the latter days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now, behold, I go to my people. Come, I will inform you what this people shall do to your people in the latter days.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And now, behold, I am going to my people; come, I counsel you [concerning] that which this people does to your people in the latter end of the days.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and, now, lo, I am going to my people; come, I counsel thee concerning that which this people doth to thy people, in the latter end of the days.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now, behold me going to my people: come, I will advise thee what this people will do to thy people in the last of the days.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But yet going to my people, I will give thee counsel, what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Yet truly, as I continue on to my own people, I will give you counsel as to what this people shall do to your people in the end times.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“But now that I am about to go to my own people, let me warn you what this people will do to your people in the days to come.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So now, I am going to my people; let me advise you what this people will do to your people in days to come.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And now, behold. I am going to my land; come, therefore, and I will give you counsel what this people shall do to your people in the latter days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Now behold, I shall go myself to my land; but come, I shall advise you what this people does to your people in the end of days.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And now, behold, I go unto my people; come, and I will announce to thee what this people shall do to thy people in the end of days.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And now, behold, I return to my place; come, I will advise thee of what this people shall do to thy people in the last days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/24-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=7619" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/24.htm">Balak Dismisses Balaam</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>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. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·w·lêḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">I am going back</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: lə·‘am·mî (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">to my people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lə·ḵāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">but come,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3289.htm" title="3289: ’î·‘ā·ṣə·ḵā (V-Qal-Imperf.h-1cs:: 2ms) -- To advise, counsel. A primitive root; to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve.">let me warn you</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.">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">people</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">will do</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: lə·‘am·mə·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">to your people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yā·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in the days</a> <a href="/hebrew/319.htm" title="319: bə·’a·ḥă·rîṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- The after-part, end. From 'achar; the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity.">to come.”</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-1.htm">Genesis 49:1</a></span><br />Then Jacob called for his sons and said, “Gather around so that I can tell you what will happen to you in the days to come:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-29.htm">Deuteronomy 31:29</a></span><br />For I know that after my death you will become utterly corrupt and turn from the path I have commanded you. And in the days to come, disaster will befall you because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD to provoke Him to anger by the work of your hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2</a></span><br />In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/4-1.htm">Micah 4:1</a></span><br />In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-28.htm">Daniel 2:28</a></span><br />But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/10-14.htm">Daniel 10:14</a></span><br />Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision concerns those days.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Isaiah 11:10</a></span><br />On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3</a></span><br />Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-20.htm">Jeremiah 23:20</a></span><br />The anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this clearly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/30-24.htm">Jeremiah 30:24</a></span><br />The fierce anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/38-16.htm">Ezekiel 38:16</a></span><br />You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you before their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-2.htm">Matthew 2:2</a></span><br />asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">Matthew 24:14</a></span><br />And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-78.htm">Luke 1:78-79</a></span><br />because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a></span><br />The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And now, behold, I go to my people: come therefore, and I will advertise you what this people shall do to your people in the latter days.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/24-3.htm">Numbers 24:3,4</a></b></br> And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/23-7.htm">Numbers 23:7,18</a></b></br> And he took up his parable, and said, Balak the king of Moab hath brought me from Aram, out of the mountains of the east, <i>saying</i>, Come, curse me Jacob, and come, defy Israel… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/27-1.htm">Job 27:1</a></b></br> Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/titus/2-4.htm">Admonish</a> <a href="/ruth/4-4.htm">Advertise</a> <a href="/revelation/3-18.htm">Advise</a> <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">Announce</a> <a href="/numbers/22-4.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/exodus/18-19.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/numbers/23-13.htm">End</a> <a href="/exodus/4-8.htm">Latter</a> <a href="/exodus/19-21.htm">Warn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/81-8.htm">Admonish</a> <a href="/ruth/4-4.htm">Advertise</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-11.htm">Advise</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-9.htm">Announce</a> <a href="/numbers/28-5.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/numbers/24-18.htm">End</a> <a href="/numbers/24-20.htm">Latter</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-19.htm">Warn</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/24-1.htm">Balaam, leaving divinations, prophesies the happiness of Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/24-10.htm">Balak, in anger, dismisses him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/24-15.htm">He prophesies of the Star of Jacob, and the destruction of some nations</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Now I am going back to my people</b><br>This phrase is spoken by Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet, who was hired by Balak, the king of Moab, to curse the Israelites. Despite his intentions, Balaam is compelled by God to bless Israel instead. The phrase indicates Balaam's departure from the Moabites, returning to his homeland, likely in Mesopotamia. This reflects the transient nature of his mission and the divine intervention that redirected his purpose. Balaam's acknowledgment of returning to his people suggests a separation from the events concerning Israel, highlighting the distinct path God has for His chosen people.<p><b>but come, let me warn you</b><br>Balaam, despite being unable to curse Israel, offers a prophetic warning to Balak. This indicates a shift from his initial role as a hired diviner to a messenger of God's revelation. The use of "warn" suggests an impending danger or significant future event that Balak should heed. This moment underscores the sovereignty of God in using even those outside of Israel to communicate His plans and purposes. It also reflects the biblical theme of God revealing His will through unexpected means and individuals.<p><b>what this people will do to your people</b><br>"This people" refers to the Israelites, while "your people" refers to the Moabites and their allies. Balaam's prophecy is a foretelling of the future dominance and victories of Israel over the surrounding nations. This aligns with God's promises to Abraham regarding his descendants' inheritance of the land and their triumph over adversaries. The phrase foreshadows the eventual conquests during the time of Joshua and the establishment of Israel in the Promised Land. It also serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant with Israel.<p><b>in the days to come.</b><br>This phrase points to future events, indicating that the fulfillment of Balaam's prophecy will occur over time. It suggests a long-term perspective, encompassing not only immediate victories but also the eventual establishment of Israel as a significant nation. The "days to come" can be seen as a reference to the unfolding of God's redemptive plan, which includes the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, from the line of Israel. This prophetic outlook emphasizes the continuity of God's promises and the ultimate realization of His kingdom purposes through Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/balaam.htm">Balaam</a></b><br>A non-Israelite prophet who was hired by Balak to curse Israel but ended up blessing them instead, as God directed him.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/balak.htm">Balak</a></b><br>The king of Moab who feared the Israelites and sought Balaam's help to curse them.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moab.htm">Moab</a></b><br>A nation located east of the Dead Sea, often in conflict with Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were journeying to the Promised Land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophecy.htm">Prophecy</a></b><br>Balaam's final oracle, which foretells the future of Israel and its impact on other nations.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>God's plans cannot be thwarted by human intentions. Balaam's prophecies, despite Balak's desires, align with God's will for Israel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prophecy.htm">The Power of Prophecy</a></b><br>Prophecy serves as a warning and a guide. Balaam's words were meant to prepare and inform both Israel and Moab of God's future plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_word.htm">Faithfulness to God's Word</a></b><br>Balaam's account reminds us of the importance of speaking truthfully and faithfully, even when pressured to do otherwise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_god's_people.htm">The Impact of God's People</a></b><br>The prophecy highlights the influence and role of God's people in the world, encouraging believers to live in a way that reflects God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/warnings_and_obedience.htm">Warnings and Obedience</a></b><br>Heeding warnings from God is crucial. Balaam's prophecy serves as a reminder to listen and respond to God's guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_''in_the_beginning''_mean.htm">What is the bright morning star?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_end_times.htm">What does the Bible say about the end times?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_1,290_vs._1,335_days_in_daniel_12.htm">Why does Daniel 12:11-12 specify two different periods (1,290 days and 1,335 days) without a clear explanation for the discrepancy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_a_small_aramean_force_beat_judah.htm">How could a small Aramean force defeat Judah's army (2 Chronicles 24:24) if military records and common sense suggest larger forces usually prevail?</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>(14) <span class= "bld">I go unto my people.</span>--Such was, probably, the intention of Balaam when he spoke these words. The account of the death of Balaam, however, shows that he still lingered amongst the Moabites.<p><span class= "bld">I will advertise thee . . . --</span>The word which is here employed generally means to <span class= "ital">advise. </span>The announcement which Balaam made to Balak virtually included advice, inasmuch as it foretold the supremacy of Israel over all their foes, and, consequently, implied the folly of opposition to their progress. It does not appear whether it was or was not at this time that Balaam "taught Balac to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication<span class= "ital">" </span>(<a href="/revelation/2-14.htm" title="But I have a few things against you, because you have there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.">Revelation 2:14</a>). In any case, there does not appear to be any reference to such advice in this verse, although it is inserted in the Targum of Palestine in this place.<p><span class= "bld">In the latter days.--</span>Literally, <span class= "ital">in the end of the days. </span>(See <a href="/genesis/49-1.htm" title="And Jacob called to his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.">Genesis 49:1</a>, where the same expression occurs, and Note.) The prophecy which follows refers exclusively to the future; and it is divided into four parts by the recurrence of the words "He took up his parable" at <a href="/numbers/24-15.htm" title="And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor has said, and the man whose eyes are open has said:">Numbers 24:15</a>; <a href="/context/numbers/24-20.htm" title="And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end shall be that he perish for ever.">Numbers 24:20-21</a>; <a href="/numbers/24-23.htm" title="And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God does this!">Numbers 24:23</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I will advertise thee.</span> <span class="hebrew">אִיעָצְך</span> has properly the meaning "advise" (Septuagint, <span class="greek">συμβουλεύσω</span>), but it seems to have here the same subordinate sense of giving information which "advise" has with us. The Vulgate here has followed the surmise of the Jewish commentators, who saw nothing in Balaam but the arch-enemy of their race, and has actually altered the text into "dabo consilium quid populus tuus populo huic faciat" (cf. <a href="/numbers/31-16.htm">Numbers 31:16</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/24-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַתָּ֕ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I am going back</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלֵ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to my people,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעַמִּ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘am·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but come,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let me warn you</span><br /><span class="heb">אִיעָ֣צְךָ֔</span> <span class="translit">(’î·‘ā·ṣə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3289.htm">Strong's 3289: </a> </span><span class="str2">To advise, to deliberate, resolve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֨ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֶּ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">people</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will do</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲשֶׂ֜ה</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to your people</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעַמְּךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘am·mə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the days</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיָּמִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to come.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאַחֲרִ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’a·ḥă·rîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_319.htm">Strong's 319: </a> </span><span class="str2">The last, end, the future, posterity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/24-14.htm">Numbers 24:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/24-14.htm">Numbers 24:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/24-14.htm">Numbers 24:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/24-14.htm">Numbers 24:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/24-14.htm">Numbers 24:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/24-14.htm">Numbers 24:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/24-14.htm">Numbers 24:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/24-14.htm">Numbers 24:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/24-14.htm">Numbers 24:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/24-14.htm">Numbers 24:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/24-14.htm">OT Law: Numbers 24:14 Now behold I go to my people: (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/24-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 24:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 24:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/24-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 24:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 24:15" /></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>