Numbers 24:14 nasb — "And now, behold, I am going to my people; come, and I will advise you what this people will do to your people in the d…

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""And now, behold, I am going to my people; come, and I will advise you what this people will do to your people in the days to come.""

— Numbers 24:14, NASB

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Numbers 24 — Context

11

"Therefore, flee to your place now. I said I would honor you greatly, but behold, the LORD has held you back from honor."

12

Balaam said to Balak, "Did I not tell your messengers whom you had sent to me, saying,

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'Though Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything contrary to the command of the LORD, either good or bad, of my own accord. What the LORD speaks, that I will speak'?

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"And now, behold, I am going to my people; come, and I will advise you what this people will do to your people in the days to come."

15

He took up his discourse and said, "The oracle of Balaam the son of Beor, And the oracle of the man whose eye is opened,

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The oracle of him who hears the words of God, And knows the knowledge of the Most High, Who sees the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, yet having his eyes uncovered.

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"I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near; A star shall come forth from Jacob, A scepter shall rise from Israel, And shall crush through the forehead of Moab, And tear down all the sons of Sheth.

Numbers 24:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 24:14 say?
Numbers 24:14 in the NASB reads: “"And now, behold, I am going to my people; come, and I will advise you what this people will do to your people in the days to come."”
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 (NASB): “"And now, behold, I am going to my people; come, and I will advise you what this people will do to your people in the days to come."” 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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