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Numbers 22:39 Cross-References

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And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kirjathhuzoth . Kirjathhuzoth: or, a city of streets

Numbers 22:39 (KJV)

Historical Context for Numbers 22:39

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Balaamfrom Pethor of Mesopotamia (NUM 22:5, DEUT 23:4)
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BalakMidianite prophet who worked against Israel, son of Zippor (NUM 22:2)

Commentary on Numbers 22:39

And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kirjathhuzoth—Balaam's journey (הָלַךְ halakh) with Balak toward the cursing mission marks the prophet's fatal compromise—traveling where God had forbidden (22:12), motivated by promised rewards (22:17-18). The destination Kirjathhuzoth (קִרְיַת חֻצוֹת Qiryat Chutzot, 'city of streets/marketplaces') was likely a Moabite border town staging the encounter with Israel.This verse demonstrates the subtle progression of compromise: Balaam initially refused Balak's request (22:13), then inquired again seeking God's reversal (22:19), received conditional ...

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