1And 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.24.1 to seek…: Heb. to the meeting of
2And 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.24.1 to seek…: Heb. to the meeting of
3And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.
4And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.
5And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:24.3 whose…: Heb. who had his eyes shut, but now opened
6And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:24.3 whose…: Heb. who had his eyes shut, but now opened
7He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
8He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
9How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, and thy tabernacles, O Israel!
10How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, and thy tabernacles, O Israel!
11As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river’s side, as the trees of lign aloes which the LORD hath planted, and as cedar trees beside the waters.
12As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river’s side, as the trees of lign aloes which the LORD hath planted, and as cedar trees beside the waters.
13He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.
14He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.
15God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.
16God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.
17He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion: who shall stir him up? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee.
18He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion: who shall stir him up? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee.
19¶ And Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times.
20¶ And Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times.
21Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honour.
22Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honour.
23And Balaam said unto Balak, Spake I not also to thy messengers which thou sentest unto me, saying,
24And Balaam said unto Balak, Spake I not also to thy messengers which thou sentest unto me, saying,
25If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; but what the LORD saith, that will I speak?
26If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; but what the LORD saith, that will I speak?
27And now, behold, I go unto my people: come therefore, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.
28And now, behold, I go unto my people: come therefore, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.
29¶ And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:
30¶ And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:
31He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
32He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
33I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.24.17 smite…: or, smite through the princes of
34I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.24.17 smite…: or, smite through the princes of
35And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
36And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
37Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remaineth of the city.
38Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remaineth of the city.
39¶ 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.24.20 the nations: the nations that warred against Israel24.20 that…: or, even to destruction
40¶ 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.24.20 the nations: the nations that warred against Israel24.20 that…: or, even to destruction
41And he looked on the Kenites, and took up his parable, and said, Strong is thy dwellingplace, and thou puttest thy nest in a rock.
42And he looked on the Kenites, and took up his parable, and said, Strong is thy dwellingplace, and thou puttest thy nest in a rock.
43Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive.24.22 the Kenite: Heb. Kain24.22 until…: or, how long shall it be ere Asshur carry thee away captive
44Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive.24.22 the Kenite: Heb. Kain24.22 until…: or, how long shall it be ere Asshur carry thee away captive
45And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!
46And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!
47And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.
48And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.
49And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way.
50And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way.