Numbers 22:16 · KJV
"And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me:"
King James Version
What does Numbers 22:16 mean? →Passage Context
14And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went unto Balak, and said, Balaam refuseth to come with us.
15And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honourable than they.
16And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me:
17For I will promote thee unto very great honour, and I will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people.
18And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond when someone asks for your help?
2
What does it mean for you to be sought after for guidance?
3
When have you felt pressured to make a decision for someone else?
Life Application
decision-making
Be mindful of the influence you have on others when making decisions. Seek God's will before responding.
service
Consider how you can be a source of support for those who seek your help.
People in This Verse
BalaamOT
A non-Israelite prophet known for his ability to bless or curse. He was summoned by Balak to curse the Israelites.
First appearance: Numbers 22:5
BalakOT
The king of Moab who feared the Israelites and sought Balaam's help to curse them.
First appearance: Numbers 22:2
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