Numbers 23:17 net — When Balaam came to him, he was still standing by his burnt offering, along with the princes of Moab. And Balak said to…

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"When Balaam came to him, he was still standing by his burnt offering, along with the princes of Moab. And Balak said to him,“What has the LORD spoken?”"

— Numbers 23:17, NET Bible

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Numbers 23 — Context

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So Balak brought Balaam to the field of Zophim, to the top of Pisgah, where he built seven altars and offered a bull and a ram on each altar.

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And Balaam said to Balak,“Station yourself here by your burnt offering, while I meet the LORD there.”

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Then the LORD met Balaam and put a message in his mouth and said,“Return to Balak, and speak what I tell you.”

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When Balaam came to him, he was still standing by his burnt offering, along with the princes of Moab. And Balak said to him,“What has the LORD spoken?”

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Balaam Prophesies Again Balaam uttered his oracle, and said,“Rise up, Balak, and hear; Listen to me, son of Zippor:

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God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a human being, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not make it happen?

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Indeed, I have received a command to bless; he has blessed, and I cannot reverse it.

Numbers 23:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 23:17 say?
Numbers 23:17 in the NET Bible reads: “When Balaam came to him, he was still standing by his burnt offering, along with the princes of Moab. And Balak said to him,“What has the LORD spoken?””
Where is Numbers 23:17 in the Bible?
Numbers 23:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 23, verse 17.
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 23:17.
What translation should I read Numbers 23:17 in?
Numbers 23:17 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 23:17?
Numbers 23:17 reads (NET): “When Balaam came to him, he was still standing by his burnt offering, along with the princes of Moab. And Balak said to him,“What has the LORD spoken?”” 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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