Numbers 23:18 akjv — And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; listen to me, you son of Zippor:

American King James Version

"And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; listen to me, you son of Zippor: "

— Numbers 23:18, American King James Version

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Numbers 23 — Context

15

And he said to Balak, Stand here by your burnt offering, while I meet the LORD yonder.

16

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

17

And when he came to him, behold, he stood by his burnt offering, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said to him, What has the LORD spoken?

18

And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; listen to me, you son of Zippor:

19

God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: has he said, and shall he not do it? or has he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

20

Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he has blessed; and I cannot reverse it.

21

He has not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither has he seen perverseness in Israel: the LORD his God is with him, and the shout of a king is among them.

Numbers 23:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 23:18 say?
Numbers 23:18 in the American King James Version reads: “And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; listen to me, you son of Zippor: ”
Where is Numbers 23:18 in the Bible?
Numbers 23:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 23, verse 18.
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 23:18.
What translation should I read Numbers 23:18 in?
Numbers 23:18 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 23:18?
Numbers 23:18 reads (AKJV): “And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; listen to me, you son of Zippor: ” 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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