Numbers 24:9
The Scripture
(9) He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion: who shall stir him up? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Numbers 24 records Balaam's final parables, spoken when the Spirit of God came upon him and he turned his face toward the wilderness instead of seeking enchantments. He blesses Israel with visions of a coming king and a star out of Jacob who will crush Israel's enemies, then prophesies against Amalek, the Kenites, and Asshur. After delivering these oracles, Balaam returned to his place and Balak also went his way.
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Genesis 49:9Job 38:39Job 38:40Numbers 23:24Job 41:10Psalms 2:12Genesis 12:3Genesis 27:29Psalms 122:6Matthew 25:40Matthew 25:45Acts 9:5
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