Numbers 23:18
Numbers · Old Testament · Chapter 23
“And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor:”Numbers 23:18
What Does Numbers 23:18 Mean?
Numbers 23:18 is found in the book of Numbers, chapter 23, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to Numbers 23:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Numbers 23:7“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.”Nehemiah 13:2“Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them: howbeit our God turned the curse into a blessing.”Numbers 24:3“And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:”Genesis 4:23“And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt.”Numbers 24:15“And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:”Judges 3:20“And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting in a summer parlour, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of his seat.”Micah 2:4“In that day shall one take up a parable against you, and lament with a doleful lamentation, and say, We be utterly spoiled: he hath changed the portion of my people: how hath he removed it from me! turning away he hath divided our fields.”Habakkuk 2:6“Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay!”
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