Numbers 22:4

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Moab said to the elders of Midian, 'Now this horde will devour everything around us, like an ox eats the grass of the field.' At that time, Balak son of Zippor was king of Moab.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And Moab said to the elders of Midian, Now this company will lick up all around us, as the ox licks up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now will this multitude lick up all that is round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And Moab sayed vnto the elders of Madian now this companye hath lickte vpp all that are rounde aboute vs as an oxe lycketh vp the grasse of the felde. And Balac the sonne of Ziphor was kinge of the Moabites at that tyme.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    he sayde vnto ye Elders of the Madianites: Now shal this heape licke vp all that is aboute vs, eue as an oxe licketh vp the grasse in the felde. (And Balac ye sonne of Ziphor was kynge of the Moabites at that tyme.)

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Therfore Moab said vnto the Elders of Midian, Nowe shall this multitude licke vp all that are round about vs, as an oxe licketh vp ye grasse of the fielde: and Balak the sonne of Zippor was King of the Moabites at that time.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And Moab sayde vnto the elders of Madian: Nowe shall this companie lycke vp all that are rounde about vs, as an oxe licketh vp the grasse of ye fielde. And Balac the sonne of Ziphor, was kyng of the Moabites at that tyme.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all [that are] round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor [was] king of the Moabites at that time.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Moab said to the elders of Midian, Now will this multitude lick up all that is round about us, as the ox licks up the grass of the field. Balak the son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and Moab saith unto the elders of Midian, `Now doth the assembly lick up all that is round about us, as the ox licketh up the green thing of the field.' And Balak son of Zippor `is' king of Moab at that time,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now will this multitude lick up all that is round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now will this multitude lick up all that is round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Then Moab said to the responsible men of Midian, It is clear that this great people will be the destruction of everything round us, making a meal of us as the ox does of the grass of the field. At that time Balak, the son of Zippor, was king of Moab.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Moab said to the elders of Midian, "Now this multitude will lick up all that is around us, as the ox licks up the grass of the field." Balak the son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian,“Now this mass of people will lick up everything around us, as the bull devours the grass of the field.” Now Balak son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at this time.

Referenced Verses

  • Num 25:15-18 : 15 And the name of the Midianite woman who was killed was Cozbi daughter of Zur, a tribal chief of a family in Midian. 16 The LORD said to Moses, 17 ‘Treat the Midianites as enemies and strike them down. 18 For they treated you as enemies with their deceit, which they used to lure you away to worship Baal of Peor, and because of Cozbi, the daughter of a Midianite leader, their kinswoman, who was killed on the day of the plague that struck because of Peor.’
  • Num 31:8 : 8 Among the slain, they killed the kings of Midian: Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.
  • Josh 13:21-22 : 21 All the cities on the plateau and the entire kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned at Heshbon. Moses defeated him along with the princes of Midian—Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—who were rulers allied with Sihon and lived in the land. 22 In addition to those slain, the Israelites also killed Balaam son of Beor, the diviner, with the sword.
  • Judg 11:25 : 25 Are you any better than Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab? Did he ever strive or fight against Israel?
  • Jer 48:38 : 38 On every rooftop of Moab and in its public squares, there is nothing but lamentation. For I have broken Moab like a jar no one wants, declares the LORD.
  • Num 22:2 : 2 When Balak son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites,
  • Num 22:7 : 7 The elders of Moab and Midian left, taking with them payment for divination. They came to Balaam and told him Balak's message.
  • Num 24:17 : 17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob, a scepter will rise out of Israel. He will crush the foreheads of Moab and destroy all the sons of Sheth.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Num 22:1-3
    3 verses
    81%

    1Then the Israelites traveled and camped in the plains of Moab, across the Jordan River near Jericho.

    2When Balak son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites,

    3Moab became very afraid of the people because they were numerous. Moab was overcome with dread because of the Israelites.

  • Num 22:5-8
    4 verses
    80%

    5He sent messengers to Balaam son of Beor at Pethor, which is by the river in the land of his people. They were to call him, saying, 'Look, a people has come out of Egypt; they cover the face of the land and are settling next to me.'

    6Now, please come and curse this people for me, because they are too powerful for me. Perhaps I will be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land. For I know that whoever you bless is blessed, and whoever you curse is cursed.

    7The elders of Moab and Midian left, taking with them payment for divination. They came to Balaam and told him Balak's message.

    8Balaam said to them, 'Spend the night here, and I will bring back a word to you, as the LORD speaks to me.' So the Moabite leaders stayed with Balaam.

  • Josh 24:9
    80%

    9Then Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you.

  • Num 22:10-11
    2 verses
    79%

    10Balaam said to God, 'Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, sent this message to me:

    11'Look, a people that came out of Egypt covers the face of the land. Now, come and curse them for me. Perhaps I will be able to fight against them and drive them out.'

  • Num 23:16-18
    3 verses
    78%

    16The LORD met with Balaam and put a message in his mouth, saying, 'Return to Balak and speak these words.'

    17So Balaam returned to Balak, who was standing beside his burnt offering with the officials of Moab. Balak asked him, 'What did the LORD say?'

    18Then Balaam proclaimed his oracle, saying: 'Stand up, Balak, and listen; hear me, son of Zippor!'

  • Judg 11:25
    77%

    25Are you any better than Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab? Did he ever strive or fight against Israel?

  • Num 23:5-7
    3 verses
    77%

    5The LORD put a word in Balaam’s mouth and said, 'Go back to Balak and speak this to him.'

    6He returned to Balak, and there he was, standing beside his burnt offering along with all the officials of Moab.

    7Then Balaam uttered his oracle and said: 'From Aram Balak brought me, the king of Moab from the eastern mountains: "Come, curse Jacob for me; come, denounce Israel."'

  • Num 22:39-41
    3 verses
    76%

    39Then Balaam went with Balak to Kiriath Huzoth.

    40Balak sacrificed cattle and sheep and gave some to Balaam and the officials who were with him.

    41The next morning, Balak took Balaam and brought him up to Bamoth-baal, from where he could see the outskirts of the people.

  • Num 22:36
    74%

    36When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the Moabite city on the Arnon border, at the edge of his territory.

  • Num 22:14-16
    3 verses
    74%

    14So the Moabite leaders returned to Balak and said, 'Balaam refused to come with us.'

    15Then Balak sent other officials, more numerous and more distinguished than the first.

    16They came to Balaam and said to him, 'This is what Balak son of Zippor says: Please do not let anything prevent you from coming to me.'

  • 2 Kgs 3:23-24
    2 verses
    73%

    23They said, "This is blood! The kings have fought and killed each other. Now, to the plunder, Moab!"

    24When they came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose up and struck down the Moabites, who fled before them. The Israelites invaded the land and continued to strike down the Moabites.

  • Num 23:13
    73%

    13Then Balak said to him, 'Please come with me to another place where you can see them. You will see only a part of them, not all of them. From there, curse them for me.'

  • Mic 6:5
    72%

    5My people, remember what Balak king of Moab devised and what Balaam son of Beor answered him, from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may know the righteous acts of the Lord.

  • 2 Kgs 3:21
    72%

    21When all the Moabites heard that the kings had come to fight against them, they called together everyone old enough to wear armor and stationed themselves at the border.

  • Num 23:2
    72%

    2Balak did as Balaam said, and Balak and Balaam offered a bull and a ram on each altar.

  • Num 23:27-28
    2 verses
    72%

    27Then Balak said to Balaam, 'Come, let me take you to another place. Perhaps it will please God to let you curse them for me from there.'

    28So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the wasteland.

  • Jer 48:42
    72%

    42Moab will be destroyed as a people, because he exalted himself against the LORD.

  • Josh 13:22
    71%

    22In addition to those slain, the Israelites also killed Balaam son of Beor, the diviner, with the sword.

  • Num 23:11
    71%

    11Balak said to Balaam, 'What have you done to me? I brought you to curse my enemies, but you have done nothing but bless them!'

  • Num 22:21
    71%

    21Balaam got up in the morning, saddled his donkey, and went with the Moabite officials.

  • 2 Kgs 3:26
    71%

    26When the king of Moab saw that the battle was too fierce for him, he took seven hundred men with swords to break through to the king of Edom, but they could not.

  • Num 24:10
    70%

    10Then Balak's anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together. He said to Balaam, 'I summoned you to curse my enemies, but instead, you have blessed them three times!'

  • Deut 23:4
    70%

    4No Ammonite or Moabite may enter the assembly of the LORD, even to the tenth generation; none of their descendants may ever enter the assembly of the LORD.

  • Num 23:25
    70%

    25Then Balak said to Balaam, 'If you won’t curse them for me, then at least don’t bless them!'

  • Jer 48:24
    70%

    24to Kerioth, to Bozrah, and to all the cities of the land of Moab, far and near.

  • Jer 48:26
    70%

    26Make her drunk, for she has magnified herself against the LORD. Moab will wallow in her vomit and become an object of ridicule.