Numbers 23:11
And Balak said unto Balaam, What hast thou done unto me? I took thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast blessed them altogether.
Cross-references
Numbers 23:7
Parallel
In Numbers 23:7, Balaam quotes Balak's command to curse — the same charge Balak now repeats in his complaint.
Numbers 23:8
Parallel
In Numbers 23:8, Balaam explains he cannot curse whom God has not cursed — the reason Balak's frustration in 23:11 is misplaced.
Numbers 22:11
Historical context
In Numbers 22:11, Balak first asks Balaam to curse Israel — the mission Balak accuses Balaam of failing in 23:11.
Numbers 22:17
Historical context
In Numbers 22:17, Balak promises great honor for cursing Israel — the reward Balak feels cheated of in 23:11.
Numbers 24:10
Parallel
In Numbers 24:10, Balak repeats the same complaint after the third oracle, showing his persistent anger.