Nehemiah 13:2

Good News Translation

This was because the people of Ammon and Moab did not give food and water to the Israelites on their way out of Egypt. Instead, they paid money to Balaam to curse Israel, but our God turned the curse into a blessing.

Cross References

Psalm 109:28

They may curse me, but you will bless me. May my persecutors be defeated, and may I, your servant, be glad.

Micah 6:5

My people, remember what King Balak of Moab planned to do to you and how Balaam son of Beor answered him. Remember the things that happened on the way from the camp at Acacia to Gilgal. Remember these things and you will realize what I did in order to save you.”

Numbers 23:18

and Balaam uttered this prophecy: “Come, Balak son of Zippor, And listen to what I have to say.

Matthew 25:40

The King will reply, ‘I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these followers of mine, you did it for me!’

Deuteronomy 23:3

“No Ammonite or Moabite—or any of their descendants, even in the tenth generation—may be included among the Lord's people.

Deuteronomy 23:4

They refused to provide you with food and water when you were on your way out of Egypt, and they hired Balaam son of Beor, from the city of Pethor in Mesopotamia, to curse you.

Deuteronomy 23:5

But the Lord your God would not listen to Balaam; instead he turned the curse into a blessing, because he loved you.

2 Peter 2:15

They have left the straight path and have lost their way; they have followed the path taken by Balaam son of Beor, who loved the money he would get for doing wrong