Numbers 22:20

And God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the men come to call thee, rise up, and go with them; but yet the word which I shall say unto thee, that shalt thou do.

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Other Translations for Numbers 22:20

BSB
That night God came to Balaam and said, "Since these men have come to summon you, get up and go with them, but you must only do what I tell you."
AKJV
And God came to Balaam at night, and said to him, If the men come to call you, rise up, and go with them; but yet the word which I shall say to you, that shall you do.
CPDV
Therefore, God came to Balaam in the night, and said to him: "If these men have arrived to call you, then rise up and go with them; yet only in so far as you shall do what I will command you."
ERV
And God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the men be come to call thee, rise up, go with them; but only the word which I speak unto thee, that shalt thou do.
NHEB
God came to Balaam at night, and said to him, "If the men have come to call you, rise up, go with them; but only the word which I speak to you, that you shall do."
SMT
And God will come to Balaam at night, and say to him, If the men have come to call to thee, rise up, go with them, and only the word which I shall speak to thee, thou shalt do it.

Commentary for Numbers 22:20

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Overview of Numbers 22:20
Summary
God permits travel but demands obedience
Place
Balaam's residence
Event
God gives qualified permission
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Judgment