Numbers 24:2 net — When Balaam lifted up his eyes, he saw Israel camped tribe by tribe; and the Spirit of God came upon him.

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"When Balaam lifted up his eyes, he saw Israel camped tribe by tribe; and the Spirit of God came upon him."

— Numbers 24:2, NET Bible

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Numbers 24 — Context

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Balaam Prophesies Yet Again When Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not go as at the other times to seek for omens, but he set his face toward the wilderness.

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When Balaam lifted up his eyes, he saw Israel camped tribe by tribe; and the Spirit of God came upon him.

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Then he uttered this oracle:“The oracle of Balaam son of Beor; the oracle of the man whose eyes are open;

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the oracle of the one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, although falling flat on the ground with eyes open:

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‘How beautiful are your tents, O Jacob, and your dwelling places, O Israel!

Numbers 24:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 24:2 say?
Numbers 24:2 in the NET Bible reads: “When Balaam lifted up his eyes, he saw Israel camped tribe by tribe; and the Spirit of God came upon him.”
Where is Numbers 24:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 24:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 24, verse 2.
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 24:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 24:2 in?
Numbers 24:2 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 24:2?
Numbers 24:2 reads (NET): “When Balaam lifted up his eyes, he saw Israel camped tribe by tribe; and the Spirit of God came upon him.” 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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