Nehemiah 13:2

Bible in Basic English 1965

Because they did not give the children of Israel bread and water when they came to them, but got Balaam to put a curse on them: though the curse was turned into a blessing by our God.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 23:5

But the Lord your God would not give ear to Balaam, but let the curse be changed into a blessing to you, because of his love for you.

Matthew 25:40

And the King will make answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Because you did it to the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.

Micah 6:5

O my people, keep in mind now what was designed by Balak, king of Moab, and the answer which Balaam, son of Beor, gave him; the events, from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may be certain of the upright acts of the Lord.

Psalm 109:28

They may give curses but you give blessing; when they come up against me, put them to shame; but let your servant be glad.

Numbers 23:18

And in the words which the Lord had given him he said, Up! Balak, and give ear; give attention to me, O son of Zippor:

2 Peter 2:15

Turning out of the true way, they have gone wandering in error, after the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who was pleased to take payment for wrongdoing;

Deuteronomy 23:3

No Ammonite or Moabite or any of their people to the tenth generation may come into the meeting of the Lord's people:

Deuteronomy 23:4

Because they gave you no bread or water on your way, when you came out of Egypt: and they got Balaam, the son of Peor, from Pethor in Aram-naharaim to put curses on you.