Numbers 22:10 kjv — And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,

King James Version

"And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,"

— Numbers 22:10, King James Version

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Numbers 22 — Context

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And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak.

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And he said unto them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as the Lord shall speak unto me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.

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And God came unto Balaam, and said, What men are these with thee?

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And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,

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Behold, there is a people come out of Egypt, which covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out.

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And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed.

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And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said unto the princes of Balak, Get you into your land: for the Lord refuseth to give me leave to go with you.

Numbers 22:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 22:10 say?
Numbers 22:10 in the King James Version reads: “And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,”
Where is Numbers 22:10 in the Bible?
Numbers 22:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 22, verse 10.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 22:10.
What translation should I read Numbers 22:10 in?
Numbers 22:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 22:10?
Numbers 22:10 reads (KJV): “And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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