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Numbers 22:41 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Numbers 22:41 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 22 verse 41 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal, that thence he might see the utmost part of the people.”
Numbers 22:41 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 22:41
And it came to pass on the morrow, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal, that thence he might see the utmost part of the people—Balak's choice of high places of Baal (בָּמוֹת בַּעַל Bamot Ba'al, literally 'heights of Baal') for Balaam's prophesying reveals pagan syncretism—assuming Yahweh could be consulted from Baal-worship sites. The phrase see the utmost part (רָאָה קְצֵה הָעָם ra'ah qetzeh ha'am) suggests ancient belief that seeing the target enhanced curses' effectiveness.The irony is devastating: Balak brought Balaam to Baal's high places to curse Israe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 22:41
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“Please come with me to another place”
“says Yahweh”
“and for the male goats”
“a flame from the city of Sihon. It has devoured Ar of Moab”
“on the high mountains”
“and bowed down to their gods.”