Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 23:9 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Numbers 23:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 23 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I behold him: lo, the people shall dwell alone, and shall not be reckoned among the nations.”
Numbers 23:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 23:9
Balaam's oracle 'from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I behold him' presents God's perspective on Israel. The elevated vantage point symbolizes divine viewpoint versus earthly perspective. The Hebrew ra'ah (see) and shur (behold) emphasize careful observation. Balaam sees what God shows him: 'lo, the people shall dwell alone, and shall not be reckoned among the nations' (verse 9). This sets Israel apart as unique among peoples—chosen, separated, and blessed. Their 'alone' status means they answer to God alone, not to international opinion or power.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 23:9
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“In a land of grain and new wine. Yes”
“when he separated the children of men”
“I and your people? Isn't it in that you go with us”
“There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of your kingdom, and their laws are different than other people's. They don't keep the king's laws. Therefore it is not for the king's profit to allow them to remain.,And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse from all people; neither keep they the king's laws: therefore it is not for the king's profit to suffer them., וַיֹּאמֶר הָמָן לַמֶּלֶךְ אֲחַשְׁוֵרוֹשׁ יֶשְׁנוֹ עַם־אֶחָד מְפֻזָּר וּמְפֹרָד בֵּין הָעַמִּים בְּכֹל מְדִינוֹת מַלְכוּתֶךָ וְדָתֵיהֶם שֹׁנוֹת מִכָּל־עָם וְאֶת־דָּתֵי הַמֶּלֶךְ אֵינָם עֹשִׂים וְלַמֶּלֶךְ אֵין־שֹׁוֶה לְהַנִּיחָם׃ ,And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus: There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse from those of every people; neither keep they the king's laws; therefore it profiteth not the king to suffer them.”
“so that the holy seed have mixed themselves with the peoples of the lands: yes”
“a royal priesthood”
“alienated from the commonwealth of Israel”
“O Jacob my servant”
“that he might redeem us from all iniquity”
“if you will indeed obey my voice”