Numbers 22:18 net — Balaam replied to the servants of Balak,“Even if Balak would give me his palace full of silver and gold, I could not tr…

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"Balaam replied to the servants of Balak,“Even if Balak would give me his palace full of silver and gold, I could not transgress the commandment of the LORD my God to do less or more."

— Numbers 22:18, NET Bible

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Numbers 22 — Context

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Balaam Accompanies the Moabite Princes Balak again sent princes, more numerous and more distinguished than the first.

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And they came to Balaam and said to him,“Thus says Balak son of Zippor:‘Please do not let anything hinder you from coming to me.

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For I will honor you greatly, and whatever you tell me I will do. So come, put a curse on this nation for me.’”

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Balaam replied to the servants of Balak,“Even if Balak would give me his palace full of silver and gold, I could not transgress the commandment of the LORD my God to do less or more.

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Now therefore, please stay the night here also, that I may know what more the LORD might say to me.”

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God came to Balaam that night, and said to him,“If the men have come to call you, get up and go with them, but the word that I will say to you, that you must do.”

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So Balaam got up in the morning, saddled his donkey, and went with the princes of Moab.

Numbers 22:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 22:18 say?
Numbers 22:18 in the NET Bible reads: “Balaam replied to the servants of Balak,“Even if Balak would give me his palace full of silver and gold, I could not transgress the commandment of the LORD my God to do less or more.”
Where is Numbers 22:18 in the Bible?
Numbers 22:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 22, verse 18.
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 22:18.
What translation should I read Numbers 22:18 in?
Numbers 22:18 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 22:18?
Numbers 22:18 reads (NET): “Balaam replied to the servants of Balak,“Even if Balak would give me his palace full of silver and gold, I could not transgress the commandment of the LORD my God to do less or more.” 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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