Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 23:13 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Numbers 23:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 23 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Balaam's Second Oracle
“And Balak said unto him, Come, I pray thee, with me unto another place, from whence thou mayest see them: thou shalt see but the utmost part of them, and shalt not see them all: and curse me them from thence.”
Numbers 23:13 (KJV)
Historical Context for Numbers 23:13
People Mentioned
Commentary on Numbers 23:13
Balak's plea 'Come, I pray thee, with me unto another place, from whence thou mayest see them' reveals his assumption that changing location might change the oracle's content. This exposes pagan magical thinking: manipulate circumstances to alter spiritual realities. Balak believed geography, viewpoint, or technique could force the desired outcome. This fundamentally misunderstands God's sovereignty—His will does not depend on location or perspective. The prophet's message comes from divine character and purpose, not situational factors. God 'cannot lie' (Titus 1:2) regardless of circumstances...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 23:13
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“and with it we curse men”
“he loved cursing”
“king of Moab”
“that Balak took Balaam”
“remember now what Balak king of Moab devised”
“and said”
“Their god is a god of the hills; therefore they were stronger than we: but let us fight against them in the plain”