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Numbers 22:14 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Numbers 22:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 22 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went unto Balak, and said, Balaam refuseth to come with us.”
Numbers 22:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 22:14
Balaam refuseth to come with us—The princes misrepresented Balaam to Balak. He didn't say "I refuse"; he said "the LORD refuseth." This subtle distortion shows how half-hearted obedience gets misinterpreted. Balaam's ambiguous response—neither burning Balak's bridges nor fully honoring God—created confusion.The princes' report omitted God entirely, reducing a theological matter to Balaam's personal preference. This secular framing would prompt Balak to try again with greater incentives, exactly what a greedy prophet might hope for. Balaam's failure to clearly witness to Yahweh's sovereignty ma...
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Cross-References for Numbers 22:14
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“and said to the princes of Balak”
“Didn't I earnestly send to you to call you? why didn't you come to me? am I not able indeed to promote you to honor?”