Numbers 24:5 kjv — How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, and thy tabernacles, O Israel!

King James Version

"How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, and thy tabernacles, O Israel!"

— Numbers 24:5, King James Version

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Numbers 24 — Context

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And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.

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And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:

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He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:

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How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, and thy tabernacles, O Israel!

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As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river’s side, as the trees of lign aloes which the Lord hath planted, and as cedar trees beside the waters.

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He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.

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God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.

Numbers 24:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 24:5 say?
Numbers 24:5 in the King James Version reads: “How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, and thy tabernacles, O Israel!”
Where is Numbers 24:5 in the Bible?
Numbers 24:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 24, verse 5.
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 24:5.
What translation should I read Numbers 24:5 in?
Numbers 24:5 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 24:5?
Numbers 24:5 reads (KJV): “How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, and thy tabernacles, O Israel!” 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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