Numbers 2225 niv balak summons balaam then the bible. The story of balaam in the book of numbers provides us with a case study of a false prophet. Read numbers 22 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Once again its name is derived from the septuagint via the vulgate. It is a bridge between the giving of the law in exodus and leviticus with the entering of the promised land in deuteronomy and joshua. But the mere mention of a book by the bible doesnt mean that the book belongs in our bibles.
For more information relevant to this present passage of numbers twentytwo, see the accompanying appendix pdf download that provides the complete scripture text of numbers 23. There are some very important lessons for us to learn from balaam. The title is probably derived from the two occasions in the book where a census is taken num. At this chapter begins the famous story of balak and balaam, their attempt to curse israel, and the baffling of that attempt. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The first 5 books in the bible are called the 5 books of moses.
By the end of numbers 24, we can see that balaam has come a long way from the fellow we first met in chapter 22. These bible study questions and answers are an ongoing project. Theyve been in this same spot for about a year and now theyre getting ready to start out on their journey to this land flowing. God warns balaam that the israelites are blessed, but when balak importunes further, god tells him that he may only say the words which god speaks to him. Study guide for numbers 22 by david guzik blue letter bible.
The word amorites being particularly pointed, shows, as aben ezra observes, that sihon and og are both meant, and that there were not among the kings of the land of canaan any so great as they. And gods anger was kindled because he went though he had given him leave to go. The next morning balak took balaam up to bamoth baal, and from there he could see the outskirts of the israelite camp. Then the children of israel moved, and camped in the plains of moab on the side of the jordan across from jericho. The promised land the land we passed through to spy out is an exceedingly good land. Gods anger is aroused against balaam, and he sends an angel to kill him. We will add, update, and clarify the truths as the holy spirit shows them to us. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus.
The 22nd book written and included in the new testament, in chronological order, is the book of 3john. Bible study questions on the gospel of mark introduction. Study guide for numbers 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. Jesus is recorded to have quoted from twentytwo old testament books. Numbers in the picture study bible the book of numbers. The book of numbers begins with the words and the lord spake unto moses in the wilderness of sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of egypt. Balaam was riding his donkey, and his two servants were with him. The hebrew name for these books is the torah, which means law. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. The children of israel were in the desert of zin and stayed in kadesh, where she was buried shortly after, the children of israel began to chide with moses and aaron about having no water to drink. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John wrote this book to his friend and fellow elder gaius.
Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. Now balak the son of zippor saw all that israel had done to the amorites. Now balak son of zippor was king of moab at the time. Numbers is so named because a census of israel is taken twice in the book. They also had the blessing of victory, god preparing them to fight the mighty canaanites by a series of battles against lesser peoples. In chapter 22 of numbers, the children of israel were stationed in the plains of moab by jericho on the east side of the jordan. As it concerned the priests and their daily ministration, it would be natural to suppose that it was given at the time when the tabernacle service was set up, i. When god speaks through unexpected sources numbers 2224. Numbers, chapter 22 king james version christian answers. The account here gives the incident at taberah numbers 11. The book of numbers is the fourth of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses.
Theyve been in this same spot for about a year and now theyre getting ready to start out on their journey to this land flowing with milk and honey that god keeps talking about. Numbers 22 niv balak summons balaam then the bible gateway. Bible study questions on the gospel of luke introduction. Numbers in the picture study bible the book of numbers with.
It is a reminder to the believer that even though he has been freed from the bondage of sin egypt, there is still a spiritual battle to be fought in daily life the. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Study the bible online using commentary on numbers 22 and. Over the course of chapters 23 and 24, the king of moab continues to entreat balaam. Im quite sure i know the reason why the book of numbers is so often ignored. And moab said unto the elders of midian, now shall this company lick up all that are round. If the lord delights in us, then he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land which flows with milk and honey. Please feel free to copy the questions and answers for easier or further study. Inductive bible studies 30 bible study guides points and. Balak summons balaam then the israelites traveled to the plains of moab and camped along the jordan across from jericho. For the ot only the kjv, and niv versions have voice available in real player. In numbers 22 and 23, the protagonist is not moses but balaam, a man residing near. Numbers chapter 22 summary in chapter 22 of numbers, the children of israel were stationed in the plains of moab by jericho on the east side of the jordan.
He sent messengers to balaam, a seer, to have him come down and curse the children of israel. The first census was completed while the israelites were still at mount sinai chapters 12, and the second one came 38 years later when they arrived at the borders of canaan at the end of their wanderings in the wilderness chapter 26. Numbers chapter 22 online bible study tools and resources. With their control of transjordan secured, israel moved unimpeded to the plains of moab in preparation for assaulting canaan. The book of numbers concentrates on events that take place in the second and fortieth years after the exodus. David guzik commentary on numbers 22, where a god speaks through a donkey. And the children of israel set forward, and pitched in the plains of moab on this side jordan by jericho. And balak the son of zippor saw all that israel had done to the amorites. We would love to see and read such ancient literature lost to history.
A man named balaam suddenly appears in the book of numbers. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. The first census was completed while the israelites were still at mount sinai chapters 12, and the second one came 38 years later when they arrived at the borders of canaan at the end. Verses 114 the king of moab formed a plan to get the people of israel cursed. The angel and balaams donkey 22 then gods anger was kindled because balaam was going along, and the angel of the lord stood in the road to oppose him. They will be updated each time the book is studied. Jair, one of the judges of israel, served for 22 years. In our study of the old testament prophets, we have already. Inductive bible studies 30 bible study guides points. Chapter 20 of numbers begins with the sad death of miriam, moses sister. This is an amazing prophecy of blessings for israel and of judgment for all the enemies of israel. Plans for women plans about books of the bible what is gods calling for your work. The book of numbers the book of numbers gets its title from the greek word arithmoi. The holy bible with crossreferences and multiple translations.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of numbers. He had a false notion, that if he could get some prophet to pray for evil upon them, and to pronounce a. The holy angels oppose sin, and perhaps are employed in preventing it more than we are aware. He is a false prophet who seeks to curse israel, but who can only pronounce blessings upon gods people. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. Numbers is the fourth of five books commonly called the pentateuch genesis through. Some have used mentions of books like this in the bible as an argument that the bible is an incomplete book, and must be supplemented by something like the book of mormon.
Gods people are long afterwards told to remember what balak the king of moab consulted, and what balaam the son of beor answered him, that they might know the righteousness of the lord, mic. Now balak son of zippor saw all that israel had done to the amorites, and moa. This conclusion is based on 1 statements concerning moses writing activity e. Numbers 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. A brief survey of balaams prophecies the fundamental issue. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button.
Balak was ruling moab and heard all israel had done to the amorites and was afraid. Numbers, chapter 22 united states conference of catholic bishops. And moab was sore afraid of the people, because they were many. Inductive bible studies bible studies for small groups for the last fifteen years, i have led weekly inductive bible studies for groups of college students and young adults. We go chapter by chapter and verse by verse through books of the bible with an occasional topical study or character study. Numbers 22, new international version niv the bible app. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. This is the word assigned by the lxx the septuagint a greek translation of the ot, due to the two numberings of the people in chapter 1 and 26.
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