Numbers 22:9 bbe — And God came to Balaam and said, Who are these men with you?

Bible in Basic English

"And God came to Balaam and said, Who are these men with you?"

— Numbers 22:9, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 22 — Context

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Come now, in answer to my prayer, and put a curse on this people, for they are greater than I: and then I may be strong enough to overcome them and send them out of the land: for it is clear that good comes to him who has your blessing, but he on whom you put your curse is cursed.

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So the responsible men of Moab and Midian went away, taking in their hands rewards for the prophet; and they came to Balaam and said to him what Balak had given them orders to say.

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And he said to them, Take your rest here tonight, and I will give you an answer after hearing what the Lord says; so the chiefs of Moab kept there with Balaam that night.

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And God came to Balaam and said, Who are these men with you?

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And Balaam said to God, Balak, the son of Zippor, king of Moab, has sent them to me, saying,

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See, the people who have come out of Egypt are covering all the earth: now, put a curse on this people for me, so that I may be able to make war on them, driving them out of the land.

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And God said to Balaam, You are not to go with them, or put a curse on this people, for they have my blessing.

Numbers 22:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 22:9 say?
Numbers 22:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And God came to Balaam and said, Who are these men with you?”
Where is Numbers 22:9 in the Bible?
Numbers 22:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 22, verse 9.
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 22:9.
What translation should I read Numbers 22:9 in?
Numbers 22:9 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 22:9?
Numbers 22:9 reads (BBE): “And God came to Balaam and said, Who are these men with you?” 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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