Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, overlooking the wasteland. New Living Translation So Balak took Balaam to the top of Mount Peor, overlooking the wasteland. English Standard Version So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the desert. Berean Standard Bible And Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the wasteland. Berean Literal Bible And Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, that overlooks toward the face of Jeshimon. King James Bible And Balak brought Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh toward Jeshimon. New King James Version So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, that overlooks the wasteland. New American Standard Bible So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the desert. NASB 1995 So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor which overlooks the wasteland. NASB 1977 So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor which overlooks the wasteland. Legacy Standard Bible So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor which overlooks the wasteland. Amplified Bible So Balak brought Balaam to the top of [Mount] Peor, that overlooks the wasteland. Berean Annotated Bible And Balak (devastator) took Balaam (not of the people) to the top of Peor (cleft), which overlooks the wasteland (Jeshimon). Christian Standard Bible So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the wasteland. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the wasteland. American Standard Version And Balak took Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh down upon the desert. Contemporary English Version So he took Balaam to Mount Peor overlooking the desert north of the Dead Sea. English Revised Version And Balak took Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh down upon the desert. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Balak took Balaam to the top of Mount Peor, which overlooks Jeshimon. Good News Translation So he took Balaam to the top of Mount Peor overlooking the desert. International Standard Version So Balak took Balaam to the top of Mount Peor, which overlooks the open wilderness. NET Bible So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, that looks toward the wilderness. New Heart English Bible Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, that looks down on the desert. Webster's Bible Translation And Balak brought Balaam to the top of Peor, that looketh towards Jeshimon. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the wasteland. World English Bible Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, that looks down on the desert. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Balak takes Balaam to the top of Peor, which is looking on the front of the wilderness, Berean Literal Bible And Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, that overlooks toward the face of Jeshimon. Young's Literal Translation And Balak taketh Balaam to the top of Peor, which is looking on the front of the wilderness, Smith's Literal Translation And Balak will take Balaam to the head of Peor, projecting upon the face of the desert. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he had brought him upon the top of mount Phogor, which looketh towards the wilderness, Catholic Public Domain Version And when he had led him on to the top of mount Peor, which looks out toward the wilderness, New American Bible So he took Balaam to the top of Peor, that overlooks Jeshimon. New Revised Standard Version So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the wasteland. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, that looks toward Ashimon. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Balaq took Balaam to the top of Peor that appears opposite Ashimon. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Balak took Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh down upon the desert. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Balac took Balaam to the top of Phogor, which extends to the wilderness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Balaam's Second Oracle…27“Please come,” said Balak, “I will take you to another place. Perhaps it will please God that you curse them for me from there.” 28And Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the wasteland. 29Then Balaam said, “Build for me seven altars here, and prepare for me seven bulls and seven rams.”… Cross References And Balak took Balaam Numbers 22:41 The next morning, Balak took Balaam and brought him up to Bamoth-baal. From there he could see the outskirts of the camp of the people. Deuteronomy 23:4-5 For they did not meet you with food and water on your way out of Egypt, and they hired Balaam son of Beor from Pethor in Aram-naharaim to curse you. / Yet the LORD your God would not listen to Balaam, and the LORD your God turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the LORD your God loves you. Joshua 24:9-10 Then Balak son of Zippor, the king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you, / but I would not listen to Balaam. So he blessed you again and again, and I delivered you from his hand. to the top of Peor, Numbers 25:3 So Israel joined in worshiping Baal of Peor, and the anger of the LORD burned against them. Psalm 106:28-29 They yoked themselves to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods. / So they provoked the LORD to anger with their deeds, and a plague broke out among them. Hosea 9:10 I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the firstfruits of the fig tree in its first season. But they went to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves to Shame; so they became as detestable as the thing they loved. which overlooks the wasteland. Numbers 21:20 and from Bamoth to the valley in Moab where the top of Pisgah overlooks the wasteland. 1 Samuel 23:19 Then the Ziphites came up to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah south of Jeshimon? 1 Samuel 26:1 Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding on the hill of Hachilah, opposite Jeshimon?” Deuteronomy 34:1-4 Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him the whole land—from Gilead as far as Dan, / all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, / the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar. … Joshua 13:3 from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; Ezekiel 20:29 So I asked them: ‘What is this high place to which you go?’ (And to this day it is called Bamah.) Isaiah 14:13-14 You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” 2 Kings 17:10 They set up for themselves sacred pillars and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree. 1 Kings 11:7 At that time on a hill east of Jerusalem, Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab and for Molech the abomination of the Ammonites. Jeremiah 7:31 They have built the high places of Topheth in the Valley of Ben-hinnom so they could burn their sons and daughters in the fire—something I never commanded, nor did it even enter My mind. Treasury of Scripture And Balak brought Balaam to the top of Peor, that looks toward Jeshimon. Jerhimon Numbers 21:20 And from Bamoth in the valley, that is in the country of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh toward Jeshimon. Jump to Previous Balaam Desert Jeshimon Looks Overlooking Overlooks Peor Pe'or Surface Top Towards Waste Wasteland WildernessJump to Next Balaam Desert Jeshimon Looks Overlooking Overlooks Peor Pe'or Surface Top Towards Waste Wasteland WildernessNumbers 23 1. Balak's sacrificesAnd Balak took Balaam Balak, the king of Moab, is a central figure in this narrative, seeking to use Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet, to curse the Israelites. This reflects the historical tension between Moab and Israel. Balak's actions demonstrate the fear and desperation of Moab in the face of Israel's growing power. Balaam, though a prophet, is portrayed as a complex character who is swayed by material gain, highlighting the theme of divine sovereignty over human intentions. to the top of Peor which overlooks the wasteland Persons / Places / Events 1. BalakThe king of Moab who is fearful of the Israelites and seeks to curse them through Balaam. 2. Balaam A non-Israelite prophet who is hired by Balak to curse the Israelites but is ultimately used by God to bless them instead. 3. Peor A mountain in Moab that overlooks the wasteland, significant as the location where Balak takes Balaam to view the Israelites and attempt to curse them. 4. Moab The region ruled by Balak, representing opposition to Israel during their journey to the Promised Land. 5. The Wasteland The area visible from Peor, symbolizing the desolation and challenges faced by the Israelites in their wilderness journey. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over Human IntentionsDespite Balak's intentions to curse Israel, God uses Balaam to bless them, demonstrating His control over human plans. The Danger of Compromise Peor later becomes a site of Israel's idolatry, reminding believers of the dangers of compromising with worldly influences. The Power of God's Word Balaam's inability to curse Israel underscores the power and authority of God's word over human pronouncements. Spiritual Vigilance The account encourages believers to remain vigilant against spiritual attacks and to trust in God's protection. The Importance of Perspective Just as Balaam's view from Peor was limited, our understanding is limited without God's revelation. We must seek His perspective in our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 23:28?2. How does Numbers 23:28 demonstrate God's sovereignty over human plans and intentions? 3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness from Numbers 23:28? 4. How does Numbers 23:28 connect with God's promises to Israel in Genesis? 5. How should Numbers 23:28 influence our trust in God's unchanging nature today? 6. In what ways can Numbers 23:28 inspire confidence in God's plans for our lives? 7. Why did Balak take Balaam to the top of Peor in Numbers 23:28? 8. What significance does Mount Peor hold in biblical history and archaeology? 9. How does Numbers 23:28 reflect God's sovereignty over human plans? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 23? 11. What is the Doctrine of Balaam? 12. In Hosea 9:10, is there archeological proof that Israel worshiped Baal-peor as portrayed? 13. Numbers 23: Why does this chapter imply a favorable view of Israel among foreign nations while other Old Testament accounts describe hostility and conflict? 14. Numbers 23:1-2: Is there any archaeological evidence supporting Balaam's elaborate sacrifices on seven altars with seven bulls and seven rams? What Does Numbers 23:28 Mean And Balak took Balaam• Balak refuses to accept that God has already spoken blessing over Israel (Numbers 23:8, 20); he keeps trying to maneuver Balaam into a place where a curse might stick. • This relentless manipulation mirrors Pharaoh’s repeated hard-heartedness (Exodus 8:15, 32) and foreshadows Herod’s scheming against the newborn Christ (Matthew 2:8, 16). • Balaam goes along, exposing the danger of compromise—he outwardly obeys God’s words yet inwardly craves Balak’s reward (Numbers 22:18; 2 Peter 2:15–16; Jude 11). to the top of Peor • Peor sits among the Moabite high places where false worship flourished (Numbers 25:3). Balak thinks a different altar location might sway God, revealing pagan superstition that deities are territorial (1 Kings 20:23). • High elevations in Scripture often mark decisive revelations—Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:20), Carmel (1 Kings 18:20–39), and later Calvary (Luke 23:33). Peor will witness God’s unwavering purpose just as surely. • By relocating Balaam, Balak unwittingly sets the stage for an even broader proclamation of blessing; God turns every human scheme into a platform for His glory (Genesis 50:20). which overlooks the wasteland • The “wasteland” (or Jeshimon) is the barren plateau east of the Dead Sea. From this stark vantage, Israel’s camp could be viewed in full (Numbers 22:41). • The contrast is striking: sterile wilderness below, yet a nation destined for a land “flowing with milk and honey” (Exodus 3:17). God’s blessing is not contingent on present surroundings (Psalm 107:35–38). • The desolation dramatizes the emptiness of idolatry; while Balak trusts in altitude and altars of his own design, the living God speaks life in the desert (Isaiah 35:1–2). summary Balak drags Balaam to yet another high place, hoping geography will alter God’s unchangeable word. Peor’s height and the wasteland’s desolation only magnify the futility of resisting the Lord. In spite of human scheming and barren settings, God will bless His people and overrule every curse. (28) Unto the top of Peor.--Mount Peor was one peak of the northern part of the mountains of Abarim. It was nearer than the other heights to the camp of the Israelites. It looked toward, or over the face of Jeshimon, i.e., the waste (or, desert). See Numbers 21:20.Verse 28. - Unto the top of Peer. On the meaning of Peer see on chapter Numbers 25:3. This Peer was a summit of the Abarim ranges northwards from Pisgah, and nearer to the Israelites. The adjacent village, Beth-Peer, was near the place of Moses' burial (Deuteronomy 34:6). From the phrase used in Deuteronomy 3:29; Deuteronomy 4:46, with which the testimony of Eusebius agrees, it must have lain almost opposite Jericho on the heights behind the Arboth Moab. From Peer, therefore, the whole encampment, in all its length and breadth, would lie beneath their gaze. Jeshi-men. See on Numbers 21:20. |
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