Numbers 22:40 nasb — Balak sacrificed oxen and sheep, and sent some to Balaam and the leaders who were with him.

NASB

"Balak sacrificed oxen and sheep, and sent some to Balaam and the leaders who were with him."

— Numbers 22:40, NASB

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Numbers 22 — Context

37

Then Balak said to Balaam, "Did I not urgently send to you to call you? Why did you not come to me? Am I really unable to honor you?"

38

So Balaam said to Balak, "Behold, I have come now to you! Am I able to speak anything at all? The word that God puts in my mouth, that I shall speak."

39

And Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth.

40

Balak sacrificed oxen and sheep, and sent some to Balaam and the leaders who were with him.

41

Then it came about in the morning that Balak took Balaam and brought him up to the high places of Baal, and he saw from there a portion of the people.

Numbers 22:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 22:40 say?
Numbers 22:40 in the NASB reads: “Balak sacrificed oxen and sheep, and sent some to Balaam and the leaders who were with him.”
Where is Numbers 22:40 in the Bible?
Numbers 22:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 22, verse 40.
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 22:40.
What translation should I read Numbers 22:40 in?
Numbers 22:40 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 22:40?
Numbers 22:40 reads (NASB): “Balak sacrificed oxen and sheep, and sent some to Balaam and the leaders who were with him.” 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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