Numbers 23:13 kjva — And Balak said unto him, Come, I pray thee, with me unto another place, from whence thou mayest see them: thou shalt se…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Balak said unto him, Come, I pray thee, with me unto another place, from whence thou mayest see them: thou shalt see but the utmost part of them, and shalt not see them all: and curse me them from thence."

— Numbers 23:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 23 — Context

10

Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his!

11

And Balak said unto Balaam, What hast thou done unto me? I took thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast blessed them altogether.

12

And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the Lord hath put in my mouth?

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And Balak said unto him, Come, I pray thee, with me unto another place, from whence thou mayest see them: thou shalt see but the utmost part of them, and shalt not see them all: and curse me them from thence.

14

And he brought him into the field of Zophim, to the top of Pisgah, and built seven altars, and offered a bullock and a ram on every altar.

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And he said unto Balak, Stand here by thy burnt offering, while I meet the Lord yonder.

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And the Lord met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Go again unto Balak, and say thus.

Numbers 23:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 23:13 say?
Numbers 23:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Balak said unto him, Come, I pray thee, with me unto another place, from whence thou mayest see them: thou shalt see but the utmost part of them, and shalt not see them all: and curse me them from thence.”
Where is Numbers 23:13 in the Bible?
Numbers 23:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 23, verse 13.
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 23:13.
What translation should I read Numbers 23:13 in?
Numbers 23:13 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 23:13?
Numbers 23:13 reads (KJVA): “And Balak said unto him, Come, I pray thee, with me unto another place, from whence thou mayest see them: thou shalt see but the utmost part of them, and shalt not see them all: and curse me them from thence.” 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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