Numbers 23:9 asv — For from the top of the rocks I see him, And from the hills I behold him: Lo, it is a people that dwelleth alone, And s…

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"For from the top of the rocks I see him, And from the hills I behold him: Lo, it is a people that dwelleth alone, And shall not be reckoned among the nations. "

— Numbers 23:9, American Standard Version

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Numbers 23 — Context

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And he returned unto him, and, lo, he was standing by his burnt-offering, he, and all the princes of Moab.

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And he took up his parable, and said, From Aram hath Balak brought me, The king of Moab from the mountains of the East: Come, curse me Jacob, And come, defy Israel.

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How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed? And how shall I defy, whom Jehovah hath not defied?

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For from the top of the rocks I see him, And from the hills I behold him: Lo, it is a people that dwelleth alone, And shall not be reckoned among the nations.

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

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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.

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And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which Jehovah putteth in my mouth?

Numbers 23:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 23:9 say?
Numbers 23:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “For from the top of the rocks I see him, And from the hills I behold him: Lo, it is a people that dwelleth alone, And shall not be reckoned among the nations. ”
Where is Numbers 23:9 in the Bible?
Numbers 23:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 23, 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 23:9.
What translation should I read Numbers 23:9 in?
Numbers 23:9 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 23:9?
Numbers 23:9 reads (ASV): “For from the top of the rocks I see him, And from the hills I behold him: Lo, it is a people that dwelleth alone, And shall not be reckoned among the nations. ” 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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