Numbers 24
1By now Balaam realized that the LORD was determined to bless Israel, so he did not resort to divination as before. Instead, he turned and looked out toward the wilderness,
2where he saw the people of Israel camped, tribe by tribe. Then the Spirit of God came upon him,
3and this is the message he delivered:“This is the message of Balaam son of Beor,
10King Balak flew into a rage against Balaam. He angrily clapped his hands and shouted, “I called you to curse my enemies! Instead, you have blessed them three times. 11Now get out of here! Go back home! I promised to reward you richly, but the LORD has kept you from your reward.”
12Balaam told Balak, “Don’t you remember what I told your messengers? I said, 13‘Even if Balak were to give me his palace filled with silver and gold, I would be powerless to do anything against the will of the LORD.’ I told you that I could say only what the LORD says! 14Now I am returning to my own people. But first let me tell you what the Israelites will do to your people in the future.”
Balaam’s Final Messages
15This is the message Balaam delivered:“This is the message of Balaam son of Beor,
20Then Balaam looked over toward the people of Amalek and delivered this message:“Amalek was the greatest of nations,
21Then he looked over toward the Kenites and delivered this message:“Your home is secure;
23Balaam concluded his messages by saying:“Alas, who can survive
25Then Balaam and Balak returned to their homes.