Numbers 24:11

Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honour.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 24:11

BSB
Therefore, flee at once to your home! I said I would richly reward you, but instead the LORD has denied your reward."
AKJV
Therefore now flee you to your place: I thought to promote you to great honor; but, see, the LORD has kept you back from honor.
CPDV
Return to your place. I had decided, indeed, to honor you greatly, but the Lord has deprived you of the designated honor."
ERV
Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honour.
NHEB
Therefore now flee you to your place. I thought to promote you to great honor; but, look, the LORD has kept you back from honor."
SMT
And now flee for thyself to thy place: I said, Honoring, I will honor thee, and behold, Jehovah withheld thee from honor.

Commentary for Numbers 24:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 24:11
Summary
Balak dismisses Balaam after withholding reward
Place
Moab
Event
Balak rejects Balaam
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative