Numbers 22:16 nasb — They came to Balaam and said to him, "Thus says Balak the son of Zippor, 'Let nothing, I beg you, hinder you from comin…

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"They came to Balaam and said to him, "Thus says Balak the son of Zippor, 'Let nothing, I beg you, hinder you from coming to me;"

— Numbers 22:16, NASB

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Numbers 22 — Context

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So Balaam arose in the morning and said to Balak's leaders, "Go back to your land, for the LORD has refused to let me go with you."

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The leaders of Moab arose and went to Balak and said, "Balaam refused to come with us."

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Then Balak again sent leaders, more numerous and more distinguished than the former.

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They came to Balaam and said to him, "Thus says Balak the son of Zippor, 'Let nothing, I beg you, hinder you from coming to me;

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for I will indeed honor you richly, and I will do whatever you say to me. Please come then, curse this people for me.'"

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Balaam replied to the servants of Balak, "Though Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything, either small or great, contrary to the command of the LORD my God.

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"Now please, you also stay here tonight, and I will find out what else the LORD will speak to me."

Numbers 22:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 22:16 say?
Numbers 22:16 in the NASB reads: “They came to Balaam and said to him, "Thus says Balak the son of Zippor, 'Let nothing, I beg you, hinder you from coming to me;”
Where is Numbers 22:16 in the Bible?
Numbers 22:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 22, verse 16.
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 22:16.
What translation should I read Numbers 22:16 in?
Numbers 22:16 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 22:16?
Numbers 22:16 reads (NASB): “They came to Balaam and said to him, "Thus says Balak the son of Zippor, 'Let nothing, I beg you, hinder you from coming to me;” 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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