Numbers 23:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 23:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 23:7 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 23:7 — KJV
“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, saying, Come, curse me Jacob, and come, defy Israel.”
— Numbers 23:7 (KJV)
Numbers 23:7 in Context — About the Book of Numbers
Numbers follows Israel through forty years of wilderness — a journey that should have taken eleven days. It is an honest record of grumbling, unbelief, and consequence, but also of God's patient provision: manna, water, guidance by cloud and fire, and the famous priestly blessing.
Cross-References for Numbers 23:7
“Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and warred against Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you:”
Shares key themes with Numbers 23:7: balak, king, moab
“And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, saying, Now when this letter is come unto thee, behold, I have therewith sent Naaman my servant to thee, that thou mayest recover him of his leprosy.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 23:7: king, brought, saying
“And Solomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh out of the city of David unto the house that he had built for her: for he said, My wife shall not dwell in the house of David king of Israel, because the places are holy, whereunto the ark of the LORD hath come. holy: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Numbers 23:7: king, hath, brought
“Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us see one another in the face.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 23:7: took, king, saying
“And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,”
Shares key themes with Numbers 23:7: balak, king, moab
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