Numbers 24:2

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Balaam looked up and saw Israel camped according to their tribes, and the Spirit of God came upon him.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling in his tents according to their tribes; and the Spirit of God came upon him.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Balaam{H1109} lifted up{H5375} his eyes,{H5869} and he saw{H7200} Israel{H3478} dwelling{H7931} according to their tribes;{H7626} and the Spirit{H7307} of God{H430} came upon him.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Balaam{H1109} lifted up{H5375}{(H8799)} his eyes{H5869}, and he saw{H7200}{(H8799)} Israel{H3478} abiding{H7931}{(H8802)} in his tents according to their tribes{H7626}; and the spirit{H7307} of God{H430} came upon him.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    and lyfte vpp his eyes and loked apon Israel as he laye with his trybes and the spirite of God came apon him.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    lifte vp his eyes, and sawe Israel, how they laye acordinge to their trybes, and the sprete of God came vpon him,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And Balaam lift vp his eyes, & looked vpon Israel, which dwelt according to their tribes, and the Spirit of God came vpon him.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And Balaam lift vp his eyes, and loked vpon Israel as he lay accordyng to his tribes, and the spirite of God came vpon hym.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling according to their tribes; and the Spirit of God came on him.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and Balaam lifteth up his eyes, and seeth Israel tabernacling, by its tribes, and the Spirit of God is upon him,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling according to their tribes; and the Spirit of God came upon him.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling according to their tribes; and the Spirit of God came upon him.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And lifting up his eyes, he saw Israel there, with their tents in the order of their tribes: and the spirit of God came on him.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling according to their tribes; and the Spirit of God came on him.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    When Balaam lifted up his eyes, he saw Israel camped tribe by tribe; and the Spirit of God came upon him.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Sam 19:20 : 20 Saul sent messengers to capture David. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel presiding over them, the Spirit of God came upon Saul’s messengers, and they also began to prophesy.
  • 2 Chr 15:1 : 1 The Spirit of God came upon Azariah, the son of Oded.
  • 1 Sam 19:23 : 23 So Saul went to Naioth in Ramah. But the Spirit of God came upon him as well, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth.
  • 1 Sam 10:10 : 10 When they arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets came to meet him. Then the Spirit of God came mightily upon Saul, and he began to prophesy among them.
  • Num 2:2-9 : 2 The Israelites are to camp, each by their own standard, with the emblems of their ancestral families. They are to set up their tents facing the Tent of Meeting, surrounding it. 3 Those camping on the east, toward the sunrise, are to be under the banner of the camp of Judah, according to their divisions. The leader of the descendants of Judah is Nahshon son of Amminadab. 4 The army of his division numbers 74,600. 5 Those camping next to him are the tribe of Issachar. The leader of the descendants of Issachar is Nethanel son of Zuar. 6 The army of his division numbers 54,400. 7 Then the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the descendants of Zebulun is Eliab son of Helon. 8 The army of his division numbers 57,400. 9 All those counted in the camp of Judah, by divisions, total 186,400. They are to set out first. 10 On the south side will be the banner of the camp of Reuben, according to their divisions. The leader of the descendants of Reuben is Elizur son of Shedeur. 11 The army of his division numbers 46,500. 12 Camping next to him will be the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the descendants of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai. 13 The army of his division numbers 59,300. 14 Then the tribe of Gad. The leader of the descendants of Gad is Eliasaph son of Reuel. 15 The army of his division numbers 45,650. 16 All those counted in the camp of Reuben, by divisions, total 151,450. They will set out second. 17 Then the Tent of Meeting and the camp of the Levites will set out in the middle of the camps. They will set out in the same order as they camp, each in position under their own standard. 18 On the west side will be the banner of the camp of Ephraim, according to their divisions. The leader of the descendants of Ephraim is Elishama son of Ammihud. 19 The army of his division numbers 40,500. 20 Next to him will be the tribe of Manasseh. The leader of the descendants of Manasseh is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. 21 The army of his division numbers 32,200. 22 Then the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the descendants of Benjamin is Abidan son of Gideoni. 23 The army of his division numbers 35,400. 24 All those counted in the camp of Ephraim, by divisions, total 108,100. They will set out third. 25 On the north side will be the banner of the camp of Dan, according to their divisions. The leader of the descendants of Dan is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai. 26 The army of his division numbers 62,700. 27 Camping next to him will be the tribe of Asher. The leader of the descendants of Asher is Pagiel son of Ochran. 28 The army of his division numbers 41,500. 29 Then the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the descendants of Naphtali is Ahira son of Enan. 30 The army of his division numbers 53,400. 31 All those counted in the camp of Dan, by divisions, total 157,600. They will set out last under their banners. 32 These are the Israelites counted according to their families and ancestral houses. The total number in the camps, by divisions, is 603,550. 33 The Levites were not counted among the Israelites, as the LORD had commanded Moses. 34 So the Israelites did everything the LORD commanded Moses. They camped under their banners and set out, each in their clan and family.
  • Num 11:25-29 : 25 Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke with him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and put it on the seventy elders. When the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again. 26 Two men, Eldad and Medad, had remained in the camp. They were listed among the elders but had not gone out to the Tent. Yet the Spirit rested on them as well, and they prophesied in the camp. 27 A young man ran and reported to Moses, 'Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp!' 28 Then Joshua son of Nun, who had been Moses' assistant since his youth, spoke up and said, 'My lord Moses, stop them!' 29 But Moses replied, 'Are you jealous on my behalf? I wish that all the LORD’s people were prophets and that the LORD would put His Spirit on them!'
  • Num 23:9-9 : 9 For from the top of the rocks I see them, from the hills I behold them; they are a people who live apart and do not consider themselves among the nations. 10 Who can count the dust of Jacob or number a fourth of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and may my final end be like theirs!
  • Num 24:5 : 5 How beautiful are your tents, O Jacob, your dwelling places, O Israel!
  • Song 6:4 : 4 You are as beautiful as Tirzah, my love, as lovely as Jerusalem, as majestic as an army with banners.
  • Song 6:10 : 10 Who is this who looks down like the dawn, beautiful as the moon, bright as the sun, awe-inspiring as an army with banners?
  • Matt 7:22 : 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and cast out demons in Your name, and perform many miracles in Your name?'
  • Matt 10:4 : 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
  • Matt 10:8 : 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
  • Luke 10:20 : 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.
  • John 11:49-51 : 49 But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, 'You know nothing at all!' 50 'You do not realize that it is better for you that one man should die for the people than for the whole nation to perish.' 51 He did not say this on his own; but as high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Num 24:1
    84%

    1 When Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not resort to seeking omens as he had done before, but he turned his face toward the wilderness.

  • Num 24:3-4
    2 verses
    81%

    3 He began his oracle, saying: 'The oracle of Balaam, son of Beor, the oracle of the man whose eye is opened.'

    4 'The oracle of one who hears the words of God, who sees visions of the Almighty, who falls down, with eyes uncovered.'

  • Num 23:15-18
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    78%

    15 Balaam said to Balak, 'Stay here beside your burnt offering while I meet the LORD over there.'

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

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

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

  • Num 22:2
    77%

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

  • Num 24:15-16
    2 verses
    77%

    15 Then Balaam began his oracle, saying: 'The oracle of Balaam, son of Beor, the oracle of the man whose eye is opened,'

    16 'The oracle of one who hears the words of God and knows the knowledge of the Most High, who sees visions of the Almighty, who falls down, with eyes uncovered.'

  • Num 22:38-41
    4 verses
    77%

    38 Balaam said to Balak, 'Well, I have come to you now. But I cannot say just anything. I must speak only what God puts in my mouth.'

    39 Then Balaam went with Balak to Kiriath Huzoth.

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

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

  • Num 23:2-5
    4 verses
    76%

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

    3 Balaam said to Balak, 'Stand beside your burnt offering while I go. Perhaps the LORD will meet me, and whatever He shows me I will tell you.' Then he went to a barren height.

    4 God met with Balaam, and Balaam said to Him, 'I have prepared seven altars, and on each altar I have placed a bull and a ram.'

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

  • Num 22:31
    76%

    31 Then the LORD opened Balaam's eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with his sword drawn. So he bowed low and fell facedown.

  • Num 22:7-13
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    76%

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

    8 Balaam 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.

    9 Then God came to Balaam and asked, 'Who are these men with you?'

    10 Balaam 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.'

    12 But God said to Balaam, 'Do not go with them. You must not curse the people, for they are blessed.'

    13 The next morning, Balaam got up and said to Balak’s officials, 'Go back to your own country, for the LORD has refused to let me go with you.'

  • Num 22:5
    75%

    5 He 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.'

  • Num 22:20-23
    4 verses
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    20 That night God came to Balaam and said, 'Since these men have come to summon you, go with them. But do only what I tell you.'

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

    22 But God was very angry when he went, and the angel of the LORD took his stand in the road to oppose him. Balaam was riding his donkey, and his two servants were with him.

    23 When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand, it turned off the road into a field. Balaam struck the donkey to make it turn back onto the road.

  • Num 23:7
    74%

    7 Then 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 24:25
    74%

    25 Then Balaam got up and returned to his home, and Balak also went on his way.

  • Josh 24:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

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

    10 But I would not listen to Balaam. Instead, he blessed you again and again, and I delivered you from his hand.

  • Num 23:27-28
    2 verses
    74%

    27 Then 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.'

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

  • Num 22:35-36
    2 verses
    73%

    35 The angel of the LORD said to Balaam, 'Go with the men, but speak only what I tell you.' So Balaam went with Balak's officials.

    36 When 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 24:12
    72%

    12 Balaam answered Balak, 'Did I not tell your messengers that you sent to me,'

  • Neh 13:2
    72%

    2 This was because they had not met the Israelites with bread and water but had hired Balaam to curse them—yet our God turned the curse into a blessing.

  • Num 23:11
    72%

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

  • Exod 2:25
    71%

    25 God saw the Israelites, and He knew their situation.

  • Num 23:13
    71%

    13 Then 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.'

  • Num 24:9-10
    2 verses
    71%

    9 He crouched, he lay down like a lion, like a lioness—who dares to rouse him? Those who bless you will be blessed; those who curse you will be cursed.

    10 Then 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!'

  • Josh 13:22
    71%

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

  • Num 23:25
    71%

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