Numbers 24:10

10 And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he 1struck his hands together. And Balak said to Balaam, 2"I called you to curse my enemies, and behold, you have blessed them these three times.

Numbers 24:10 In-Context

8 God brings him out of Egypt and is for him like the horns of the wild ox; he shall eat up the nations, his adversaries, and shall break their bones in pieces and pierce them through with his arrows.
9 He crouched, he lay down like a lion and like a lioness; who will rouse him up? Blessed are those who bless you, and cursed are those who curse you."
10 And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he struck his hands together. And Balak said to Balaam, "I called you to curse my enemies, and behold, you have blessed them these three times.
11 Therefore now flee to your own place. I said, 'I will certainly honor you,' but the LORD has held you back from honor."
12 And Balaam said to Balak, "Did I not tell your messengers whom you sent to me,

Cross References 2

  • 1. [Job 27:23; Lamentations 2:15; Ezekiel 21:14, 17; Ezekiel 22:13]
  • 2. See Numbers 23:11
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