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Numbers 22:36 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Numbers 22:36 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 22 verse 36 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto a city of Moab, which is in the border of Arnon, which is in the utmost coast.”
Numbers 22:36 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 22:36
When Balak heard that Balaam was come—After Balaam's difficult journey (the donkey incident just occurred), King Balak personally travels to the border city of Arnon to meet him. The location in the utmost coast (בִּקְצֵה גְבוּלוֹ, biqtseh g'vulo, "at the extremity of his border") emphasizes urgency and honor. Moabite kings didn't typically travel to border towns; Balak's desperation over Israel's proximity drove him to this unusual courtesy.The meeting place at Arnon carries geographical and theological significance—this river marked the border between Moab and Amorite territory that Israel h...
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Cross-References for Numbers 22:36
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“that Moab is laid waste.”
“as a scattered nest”
“when they heard of us”
“and went up to meet Israel”
“and bowed and kissed him. They asked each other of their welfare”
“from the valley of the Arnon to Mount Hermon;”
“take your journey”
“and encamped on the other side of the Arnon”
“after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him”
“and saw that three men stood opposite him. When he saw them”