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By now Balaam realized that the LORD was determined to bless Israel, so he did not resort to divination as before. Instead, he turned and looked out toward the wilderness,
Balaam's Third Oracle
And Balaam saw that it was good in the sight of Jehovah to bless Israel, and he went not, as at other times, to seek for enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness.
And Balaam saw that it was good in the sight of Jehovah to bless Israel, and he went not, as at other times, to seek for enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness.
where he saw the people of Israel camped, tribe by tribe. Then the Spirit of God came upon him,
And Balaam lifted up his eyes and saw Israel dwelling [in tents] according to his tribes; and the Spirit of God came upon him.
and this is the message he delivered:
“This is the message of Balaam son of Beor,
the message of the man whose eyes see clearly,
“This is the message of Balaam son of Beor,
the message of the man whose eyes see clearly,
And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor saith, and the man of opened eye saith,
the message of one who hears the words of God,
who sees a vision from the Almighty,
who bows down with eyes wide open:
who sees a vision from the Almighty,
who bows down with eyes wide open:
He saith, who heareth the words of God, who seeth the vision of the Almighty, who falleth down, and who hath his eyes open:
How beautiful are your tents, O Jacob;
how lovely are your homes, O Israel!
how lovely are your homes, O Israel!
How goodly are thy tents, Jacob, and thy tabernacles, Israel!
Like valleys are they spread forth, like gardens by the river side, Like aloe-trees which Jehovah hath planted, like cedars beside the waters.
Water will flow from their buckets;
their offspring have all they need.
Their king will be greater than Agag;
their kingdom will be exalted.
their offspring have all they need.
Their king will be greater than Agag;
their kingdom will be exalted.
Water shall flow out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in great waters, And his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.
God brought them out of Egypt;
for them he is as strong as a wild ox.
He devours all the nations that oppose him,
breaking their bones in pieces,
shooting them with arrows.
for them he is as strong as a wild ox.
He devours all the nations that oppose him,
breaking their bones in pieces,
shooting them with arrows.
God brought him out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of a buffalo. He shall consume the nations his enemies, and break their bones, and with his arrows shall smite [them] in pieces.
Like a lion, Israel crouches and lies down;
like a lioness, who dares to arouse her?
Blessed is everyone who blesses you, O Israel,
and cursed is everyone who curses you.”
like a lioness, who dares to arouse her?
Blessed is everyone who blesses you, O Israel,
and cursed is everyone who curses you.”
He stooped, he lay down like a lion, and like a lioness: who will stir him up? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee.
King Balak flew into a rage against Balaam. He angrily clapped his hands and shouted, “I called you to curse my enemies! Instead, you have blessed them three times.
Balak Dismisses Balaam
Then Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and behold, thou hast altogether blessed [them] these three times!
Then Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and behold, thou hast altogether blessed [them] these three times!
Now get out of here! Go back home! I promised to reward you richly, but the LORD has kept you from your reward.”
And now flee thou to thy place; I said I would very highly honour thee, and behold, Jehovah has kept thee back from honour.
Balaam told Balak, “Don’t you remember what I told your messengers? I said,
And Balaam said to Balak, Did I not also speak to thy messengers whom thou sentest to me, saying,
‘Even if Balak were to give me his palace filled with silver and gold, I would be powerless to do anything against the will of the LORD.’ I told you that I could say only what the LORD says!
If Balak gave me his house full of silver and gold, I could not go beyond the commandment of Jehovah to do good or bad out of my heart: what Jehovah shall say, that will I speak?
Now I am returning to my own people. But first let me tell you what the Israelites will do to your people in the future.”
And now behold, I go to my people: come, I will admonish thee what this people will do to thy people at the end of days.
Balaam’s Final Messages
This is the message Balaam delivered:
“This is the message of Balaam son of Beor,
the message of the man whose eyes see clearly,
Balaam's Fourth Oracle
And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor saith, and the man of opened eye saith,
And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor saith, and the man of opened eye saith,
the message of one who hears the words of God,
who has knowledge from the Most High,
who sees a vision from the Almighty,
who bows down with eyes wide open:
who has knowledge from the Most High,
who sees a vision from the Almighty,
who bows down with eyes wide open:
He saith, who heareth the words of God, who knoweth the knowledge of the Most High, Who seeth the vision of the Almighty, who falleth down, and who hath his eyes open:
I shall see him, but not now; I shall behold him, but not nigh: There cometh a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and he shall cut in pieces the corners of Moab, and destroy all the sons of tumult.
Edom will be taken over,
and Seir, its enemy, will be conquered,
while Israel marches on in triumph.
and Seir, its enemy, will be conquered,
while Israel marches on in triumph.
And Edom shall be a possession, and Seir a possession, -- they, his enemies; but Israel will do valiantly.
A ruler will rise in Jacob
who will destroy the survivors of Ir.”
who will destroy the survivors of Ir.”
And one out of Jacob shall have dominion, and will destroy out of the city what remaineth.
Then Balaam looked over toward the people of Amalek and delivered this message:
“Amalek was the greatest of nations,
but its destiny is destruction!”
“Amalek was the greatest of nations,
but its destiny is destruction!”
Balaam's Final Three Oracles
And he saw Amalek, and took up his parable, and said, Amalek is the first of the nations, but his latter end shall be for destruction.
And he saw Amalek, and took up his parable, and said, Amalek is the first of the nations, but his latter end shall be for destruction.
Then he looked over toward the Kenites and delivered this message:
“Your home is secure;
your nest is set in the rocks.
“Your home is secure;
your nest is set in the rocks.
And he saw the Kenites, and took up his parable, and said, Firm is thy dwelling-place, and thy nest fixed in the rock;
But the Kenite shall be consumed, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive.
Balaam concluded his messages by saying:
“Alas, who can survive
unless God has willed it?
“Alas, who can survive
unless God has willed it?
And he took up his parable, and said, Alas! Who shall live when God doeth this?
And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and afflict Asshur, and afflict Eber, and he also shall be for destruction.