Numbers 23:3 · KJV

"And Balaam said unto Balak, Stand by thy burnt offering, and I will go: peradventure the LORD will come to meet me: and whatsoever he sheweth me I will tell thee. And he went to an high place."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven oxen and seven rams.

²And Balak did as Balaam had spoken; and Balak and Balaam offered on every altar a bullock and a ram.

³And Balaam said unto Balak, Stand by thy burnt offering, and I will go: peradventure the LORD will come to meet me: and whatsoever he sheweth me I will tell thee. And he went to an high place.

⁴And God met Balaam: and he said unto him, I have prepared seven altars, and I have offered upon every altar a bullock and a ram.

⁵And the LORD put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak.

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Reflection Questions

What does seeking God's guidance look like for you?

How do you respond when you feel uncertain about a decision?

When have you felt torn between two choices?

Life Application

faith

Make it a habit to seek God's guidance in prayer before making significant decisions. This can lead to clarity and peace.

worship

Consider how you can create spaces in your life for worship and seeking God, whether physically or spiritually.

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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