Joshua 24:9

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:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Joshua 24:9

BSB

Then Balak son of Zippor, the king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you,

AKJV

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:

CPDV

Then Balak, the son of Zippor, the king of Moab, rose up and fought against Israel. And he sent and called for Balaam, the son of Beor, so that he might curse you.

ERV

Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and fought against Israel; and he sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you:

NHEB

Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and fought against Israel. He sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you;

SMT

And Balak, son of Zippor, king of Moab, will rise up and will fight against Israel, and he will send and call for Balaam son of Beor, to curse you:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Joshua 24:9

ThenBalakH1111Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofZipporH6834Proper Name Masculine kingH4428Noun MasculineofMoabH4124 aroseH6965VerbandwarredH3898VerbagainstIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineandsentH7971VerbandcalledH7121Verb BalaamH1109thesonH1121Noun MasculineofBeorH1160Proper Name MasculinetocurseH7043Verbyou

Commentary for Joshua 24:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Joshua 24:9

Summary

Moabite king hired prophet to curse Israel

Place

Moab

Event

Balak hires Balaam

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC