Numbers 22:2 net — Balak son of Zippor saw all that the Israelites had done to the Amorites.

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"Balak son of Zippor saw all that the Israelites had done to the Amorites."

— Numbers 22:2, NET Bible

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Numbers 22 — Context

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Balaam Refuses to Curse Israel The Israelites traveled on and camped in the rift valley plains of Moab on the side of the Jordan River across from Jericho.

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Balak son of Zippor saw all that the Israelites had done to the Amorites.

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And the Moabites were greatly afraid of the people, because they were so numerous. The Moabites were sick with fear because of the Israelites.

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So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian,“Now this mass of people will lick up everything around us, as the bull devours the grass of the field.” Now Balak son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at this time.

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And he sent messengers to Balaam son of Beor at Pethor, which is by the Euphrates River in the land of Amaw, to summon him, saying,“Look, a nation has come out of Egypt. They cover the face of the earth, and they are settling next to me.

Numbers 22:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 22:2 say?
Numbers 22:2 in the NET Bible reads: “Balak son of Zippor saw all that the Israelites had done to the Amorites.”
Where is Numbers 22:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 22:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 22, verse 2.
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 22:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 22:2 in?
Numbers 22:2 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 22:2?
Numbers 22:2 reads (NET): “Balak son of Zippor saw all that the Israelites had done to the Amorites.” 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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