Numbers 24:2

And 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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 24:2

BSB
When Balaam looked up and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God came upon him,
AKJV
And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came on him.
CPDV
and lifting up his eyes, he saw Israel dwelling in tents by their tribes. And with the Spirit of God rushing into him,
ERV
And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.
NHEB
Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling according to their tribes; and the Spirit of God came on him.
SMT
And Balsam will lift up his eyes and see Israel dwelling according to his tribes; and the spirit of God will be upon him.

Commentary for Numbers 24:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 24:2
Summary
Prophet receives divine inspiration for prophecy
Place
Mount Peor
Event
Spirit of God comes upon Balaam
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Vision