In Numbers 1:46, the actual census count (603,550) answers Balaam's rhetorical question about numbering Israel – highlighting the vast yet precise number.

In Numbers 24:2, Balaam again sees Israel encamped by tribes – the same scene that prompts his wish to die the death of the righteous.

Numbers 2:9 gives the precise count of Judah's camp — while Balaam asks who can count the fourth part of Israel, showing a contrast between poetic uncountability and historical census.

Numbers 2:16 numbers Reuben's camp — similarly contrasting with Balaam's rhetorical question about counting the fourth part of Israel.

Numbers 2:24 numbers Ephraim's camp — another specific census count contrasting with Balaam's claim that the fourth part is uncountable.

Numbers 2:31 numbers Dan's camp — the final camp census, again contrasting with Balaam's 'who can count'.

Genesis 13:16 promises Abraham's seed as the dust of the earth — the same image Balaam uses for Jacob's countless descendants.

In 2 Corinthians 5:1, Paul expands on Balaam's wish: the righteous dead receive a heavenly building, an eternal home.

1 Corinthians 15:53-57 proclaims death's defeat in resurrection — the ultimate victory behind Balaam's wish for a righteous death.

In Philippians 1:21-23, Paul shares Balaam's desire: 'to die is gain' and 'depart to be with Christ' – both see death as gain for the righteous.

Isaiah 57:2 describes the righteous entering peace and rest in death — the peaceful end Balaam longs for.

Isaiah 57:1 explains that the righteous are taken away from coming evil — the same blessed death Balaam envies.

In 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Paul's imminent death finishes the race for a crown – mirroring Balaam's longing to end like the righteous.

Proverbs 14:32 contrasts the wicked's fate with the righteous's hope in death — the same hope Balaam desires.

Psalm 116:15 declares the death of God's saints precious — reflecting the value of the righteous death Balaam envies.

Psalm 37:37 affirms that the upright have a future — echoing Balaam's wish to share the righteous's end.

Genesis 28:14 repeats the 'dust of the earth' promise to Jacob — directly paralleling Balaam's 'dust of Jacob'.

In 1 Kings 13:31, the old prophet asks to be buried with the man of God, echoing Balaam's longing to share the righteous's fate.

In 2 Chronicles 1:9, Solomon prays about a people as numerous as the dust — echoing Balaam's 'dust of Jacob' image for Israel's countless multitude.

Romans 6:22 describes the righteous end as eternal life — a NT echo of Balaam's desire to die like the righteous, now fulfilled in Christ.

In 2 Peter 1:13-15, Peter's impending 'putting off' of his tent parallels Balaam's contemplation of the righteous's death.

Luke 2:29 shows Simeon departing in peace — a realization of the peaceful death Balaam wished for.

Isaiah 26:15 celebrates the LORD increasing the nation — parallel to Balaam's rhetorical question about counting the dust of Jacob.

Genesis 22:17 promises seed as stars and sand — a similar promise of innumerable descendants, though using different imagery than Balaam's 'dust'.