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Numbers 22:4 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Numbers 22:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 22 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time.”
Numbers 22:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 22:4
Balak's message to Midian's elders uses the metaphor 'this company shall lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field.' This agricultural imagery portrays Israel as consuming everything in their path. The Hebrew lachak (lick up) suggests complete consumption. Ironically, Balak describes Israel exactly as God intended—a nation so blessed they would possess the land fully. What Balak feared, God had promised. This shows how God's promises to His people are threats to His enemies. Christ's kingdom similarly advances unstoppably (Daniel 2:44).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 22:4
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“the daughter of Zur; he was head of the people of a fathers' house in Midian.”
“and Rekem”
“king of Moab? did he ever strive against Israel”
“and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites”
“and spoke to him the words of Balak.”
“says Yahweh.”
“but not now. I see him”
“And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.”