Numbers 24:1
Numbers · Old Testament · Chapter 24
“And when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he went not, as at other times, to seek for enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness.”Numbers 24:1
What Does Numbers 24:1 Mean?
Numbers 24:1 is found in the book of Numbers, chapter 24, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Numbers 24:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Numbers 23:23“Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!”Joshua 13:22“Balaam also the son of Beor, the soothsayer, did the children of Israel slay with the sword among them that were slain by them.”Genesis 31:21“So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead.”Numbers 22:13“And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said unto the princes of Balak, Get you into your land: for the LORD refuseth to give me leave to go with you.”Numbers 23:3“And Balaam said unto Balak, Stand by thy burnt offering, and I will go: peradventure the LORD will come to meet me: and whatsoever he sheweth me I will tell thee. And he went to an high place.”Numbers 23:15“And he said unto Balak, Stand here by thy burnt offering, while I meet the LORD yonder.”Numbers 23:20“Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it.”Numbers 23:28“And Balak brought Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh toward Jeshimon.”Numbers 31:16“Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the LORD.”Revelation 2:14“But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.”Numbers 3:17“And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari.”Numbers 22:7“And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak.”Numbers 23:16“And the LORD met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Go again unto Balak, and say thus.”1 Samuel 24:20“And now, behold, I know well that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thine hand.”1 Samuel 26:2“Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.”1 Samuel 26:25“Then Saul said to David, Blessed be thou, my son David: thou shalt both do great things, and also shalt still prevail. So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.”Isaiah 19:25“Whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance.”Genesis 19:37“And the first born bare a son, and called his name Moab: the same is the father of the Moabites unto this day.”
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