Numbers 22:13
And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said unto the princes of Balak, Get you into your land: for the Lord refuseth to give me leave to go with you.
Cross-reference
Numbers 22:14
Parallel
In Numbers 22:14, the princes report to Balak that Balaam refused, showing the immediate consequence of God's denial.
Numbers 24:1
Parallel
Numbers 24:1 shows Balaam later recognizing God's pleasure in blessing Israel, indicating his changed approach after the initial refusal.
Deuteronomy 23:5
Historical context
Deuteronomy 23:5 recalls this refusal as part of God turning Balaam's curse into blessing, highlighting divine sovereignty over the event.