Numbers 24:14 asv — And now, behold, I go unto my people: come, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the la…

American Standard Version

"And now, behold, I go unto my people: come, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days. "

— Numbers 24:14, American Standard Version

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Numbers 24 — Context

11

Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honor; but, lo, Jehovah hath kept thee back from honor.

12

And Balaam said unto Balak, Spake I not also to thy messengers that thou sentest unto me, saying,

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If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of Jehovah, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; what Jehovah speaketh, that will I speak?

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And now, behold, I go unto my people: come, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.

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And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor saith, And the man whose eye was closed saith;

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He saith, who heareth the words of God, And knoweth the knowledge of the Most High, Who seeth the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, and having his eyes open:

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I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not nigh: There shall come forth a star out of Jacob, And a sceptre shall rise out of Israel, And shall smite through the corners of Moab, And break down all the sons of tumult.

Numbers 24:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 24:14 say?
Numbers 24:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “And now, behold, I go unto my people: come, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days. ”
Where is Numbers 24:14 in the Bible?
Numbers 24:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 24, verse 14.
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 24:14.
What translation should I read Numbers 24:14 in?
Numbers 24:14 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 24:14?
Numbers 24:14 reads (ASV): “And now, behold, I go unto my people: come, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days. ” 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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