Numbers 24:23

And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!

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Other Translations for Numbers 24:23

BSB
Once more Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: "Ah, who can live unless God has ordained it?
AKJV
And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God does this!
CPDV
And taking up his parable once more he said: "Alas! Who will be able to survive, when God will do these things?
ERV
And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this?
NHEB
He took up his parable, and said, "Alas, who shall live when God does this?
SMT
And he will take up his parable, and say, Wo! who shall live, God doing this?

Commentary for Numbers 24:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 24:23
Summary
Ominous lamentation over coming destruction
Place
Moab
Event
Balaam laments coming judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Prophecy