Numbers 22:17

For 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.

Cross-references

Numbers 22:6 Historical context

In Numbers 22:6, Balak first asks Balaam to curse Israel, providing the context for the reward offer repeated in verse 17.

Numbers 22:37 Historical context

In Numbers 22:37, Balak complains that Balaam delayed and reaffirms his ability to grant honor, directly referencing the earlier offer.

Numbers 23:2 Historical context

In Numbers 23:2, Balak follows Balaam's instructions to build altars and offer sacrifices, fulfilling his promise to do whatever Balaam said.

In Numbers 23:3, Balaam tells Balak he will only speak what God shows him, contrasting with Balak's expectation that Balaam would obey his command.

Numbers 23:29 Historical context

In Numbers 23:29, Balaam again instructs Balak to build altars and prepare sacrifices, continuing the pattern of Balak complying with his words.

Numbers 23:30 Historical context

In Numbers 23:30, Balak carries out Balaam's command a second time, reinforcing his commitment to do whatever Balaam requests for a curse.

In Numbers 24:11, Balak tells Balaam he intended to honor him but God prevented it — contrasting the promise made in the sending.

Numbers 23:7 Historical context

In Numbers 23:7, Balaam echoes Balak's request to curse Israel, recalling the promised honor and reward.

In Numbers 23:11, Balak's complaint contrasts his promised reward with Balaam's blessing instead of cursing.

In Numbers 24:10, Balak's anger repeats the disappointment that Balaam blessed instead of cursing despite the offer.

Deuteronomy 23:4 Historical context

In Deuteronomy 23:4, this hiring of Balaam is cited as a historical reason for excluding Moabites from the assembly.

Daniel 2:6 Parallel

In Daniel 2:6, Nebuchadnezzar's promise of 'gifts, rewards, and great honor' closely echoes Balak's wording of promotion.

1 Timothy 6:9 Related theme

1 Timothy 6:9 warns that desire for riches leads to ruin — exactly the temptation Balaam faces with Balak's reward.