Numbers 22:35

And the angel of the Lord said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.

Cross-reference

In Numbers 22:20, God gave the same instruction to Balaam—go but only speak what I tell you—which the angel repeats here.

In Numbers 22:21, Balaam first went with the princes—verse 35 repeats this same action after the angel's rebuke.

Numbers 22:22 Historical context

In Numbers 22:22, God's anger kindled because Balaam went—this explains why the angel intervened before verse 35.

Numbers 22:32 Historical context

In Numbers 22:32, the angel rebukes Balaam for his perverse way—verse 35 then gives permission to go with a restriction.

Numbers 23:5 Prophetic fulfillment

In Numbers 23:5, God puts a word in Balaam's mouth—fulfilling the angel's command here to speak only what God says.

Numbers 23:16 Prophetic fulfillment

In Numbers 23:16, God puts words in Balaam's mouth, fulfilling the command to speak only God's word.

In Deuteronomy 23:5, God turned Balaam's curse into blessing, showing God's control over his speech as commanded.

In Joshua 24:10, God refused to listen to Balaam and caused him to bless, consistent with the command.

In 2 Chronicles 18:13, Micaiah declares he will speak only what God says, directly paralleling the command to Balaam.

Psalm 81:12 Contrast

In Psalm 81:12, God gives people over to their stubborn hearts—contrasting with Balaam being constrained to speak only God's words.