Numbers 23:27

And Balak said unto Balaam, Come, I pray thee, I will bring thee unto another place; peradventure it will please God that thou mayest curse me them from thence.

Cross-reference

In Numbers 23:13, Balak uses the same tactic of moving to another spot, showing his persistent hope to change God's mind.

In Numbers 23:19, God's unchanging nature is declared, contrasting Balak's hope that a new location might make God willing to curse Israel.

In Numbers 23:20, Balaam had already declared God's blessing unchangeable—Balak's new attempt ignores this.

Job 23:13 Related theme

Job 23:13 affirms that no one can turn God from His purpose—Balak's hope to change His mind is futile.

Proverbs 19:21 Related theme

Proverbs 19:21 contrasts human plans with God's unshakeable counsel—Balak's schemes cannot override God's decree.

Proverbs 21:30 Related theme

Proverbs 21:30 states no counsel can prevail against the Lord—Balak's plotting is futile.

Isaiah 14:27 Related theme

Isaiah 14:27 declares God's purpose unalterable—Balak's new location cannot disannul it.

Isaiah 46:10 Related theme

Isaiah 46:10 affirms God's counsel stands and He does all His pleasure—Balak's attempt contradicts this.

Isaiah 46:11 Related theme

Isaiah 46:11 says God will accomplish His purpose—Balak's efforts cannot thwart the already-spoken blessing.

Malachi 3:6 Related theme

Malachi 3:6 declares God does not change—Balak's hope that God would change His mind is baseless.

Romans 11:29 Related theme

Romans 11:29 says God's gifts and calling are irrevocable—Balaam's blessing from God is irreversible.

Micah 6:5 Historical context

Micah 6:5 directly recalls Balak's plotting and Balaam's answer, tying this episode to God's righteous acts.