Numbers 23:18

And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor:

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Other Translations for Numbers 23:18

BSB

Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: "Arise, O Balak, and listen; give ear to me, O son of Zippor.

AKJV

And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; listen to me, you son of Zippor:

CPDV

But, taking up his parable, he said: "Stand, Balak, and pay attention. Listen, you son of Zippor.

ERV

And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; Hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor:

NHEB

He took up his parable, and said, "Rise up, Balak, and hear. Listen to me, you son of Zippor.

SMT

And he will take up his parable, and say, Rise up, Balak, and hear; and give ear to me, son of Zippor:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 23:18

AndhetookupH5375VerbhisparableH4912Noun MasculineandsaidH559VerbRiseupH6965Verb BalakH1111Proper Name MasculineandhearH8085 hearkenH238VerbuntomethousonH1121Noun MasculineofZipporH6834Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Numbers 23:18

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

Overview of Numbers 23:18

Summary

Prophet prepares to deliver important pronouncement

Place

Moab

Event

Balaam begins prophetic pronouncement

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC