Numbers 23:11

New American Standard Bible 2020

Then Balak said to Balaam, “What have you done to me? I took you to put a curse on my enemies, but behold, you have actually blessed them!”

Cross References

Nehemiah 13:2

because they did not meet the sons of Israel with bread and water, but hired Balaam against them to curse them. However, our God turned the curse into a blessing.

Numbers 22:11

‘Behold, there is a people who came out of Egypt, and they cover the surface of the land; now come, curse them for me; perhaps I will be able to fight against them and drive them out.’ ”

Numbers 22:17

for I will indeed honor you richly, and I will do whatever you tell me. Please come then, curse this people for me.’ ”

Numbers 23:12

He replied, “Must I not be careful to speak what the Lord puts in my mouth?”

Numbers 24:10

Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times!