Numbers 24:14

So now I will go back to my people: but first let me make clear to you what this people will do to your people in days to come.

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In The King James Version

And now, behold, I go unto my people: come therefore, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.

In Context

13Even if Balak gave me his house full of silver and gold, it would not be possible for me to go outside the orders of the Lord, doing good or evil at the impulse of my mind; whatever the Lord says I will say?

15Then he went on with his story and said, These are the words of Balaam, the son of Beor, the words of him whose eyes are open:

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Cross References

Numbers 24:17I see him, but not now: looking on him, but not near: a star will come out of Jacob, and a rod of authority out of Israel, sending destruction to the farthest limits of Moab and on the head of all the sons of Sheth.

Isaiah 24:22And they will be got together, like prisoners in the prison-house; and after a long time they will have their punishment.

Jeremiah 49:39But it will come about that, in the last days, I will let the fate of Elam be changed, says the Lord.

Daniel 10:14Now I have come to give you knowledge of the fate of your people in the later days; for there is still a vision for the days.

Micah 6:5O my people, keep in mind now what was designed by Balak, king of Moab, and the answer which Balaam, son of Beor, gave him; the events, from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may be certain of the upright acts of the Lord.

2 Timothy 3:1But be certain of this, that in the last days times of trouble will come.

Matthew Henry on Numbers 24:11-15

Balak's Remonstrance. ( b. c. 1452.) 10 And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times. 11 Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the Lord hath kept thee back from honour. 12 And Balaam said unto Balak, Spake I not also to thy messengers which thou sentest unto me, saying, 13 If Balak would give me his… Read the whole commentary →

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