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On the plains of Moab, the Israelites camped across from what city? (Num. 22:1)
On the plains of Moab, the Israelites camped across from what city? (Num. 22:1)
- Jericho (correct)
- Petra
- Arad
- Jerusalem
Who was the Moabite king who saw what the Israelites did to the Amorites and tried to call Balaam into his service? (Num. 22:2)
Who was the Moabite king who saw what the Israelites did to the Amorites and tried to call Balaam into his service? (Num. 22:2)
- Elizur son of Moab
- Oboth son of Amminadab
- Nahson son of Beor
- Balak son of Zippor (correct)
The Moabites were terrified of the Israelites because why? (Num. 22:3)
The Moabites were terrified of the Israelites because why? (Num. 22:3)
- There were so many of them (correct)
- God was on their side
- They were so powerful in battle
- They had already defeated Edom
The Moabites compared the Israelites to what? (Num. 22:4)
The Moabites compared the Israelites to what? (Num. 22:4)
Balaam lived near which location? (Num. 22:5)
Balaam lived near which location? (Num. 22:5)
The king of Moab requested that Balaam come and do what? (Num. 22:6)
The king of Moab requested that Balaam come and do what? (Num. 22:6)
What did the king of Moab say he knew about Balaam? (Num. 22:6)
What did the king of Moab say he knew about Balaam? (Num. 22:6)
Who had joined Moab in the requesting Balaam to come? (Num. 22:7)
Who had joined Moab in the requesting Balaam to come? (Num. 22:7)
After the king of Moab's first request for Balaam to come and curse, what did God tell him? (Num. 22:12)
After the king of Moab's first request for Balaam to come and curse, what did God tell him? (Num. 22:12)
The second time Balak sent an entourage to Balaam, what did he promise him? (Num. 22:17)
The second time Balak sent an entourage to Balaam, what did he promise him? (Num. 22:17)
Balaam initially refused after Balak's second attempt to get him to come, saying, even if Balak paid him what, he could not go? (Num. 22:18)
Balaam initially refused after Balak's second attempt to get him to come, saying, even if Balak paid him what, he could not go? (Num. 22:18)
Balaam explained after his second refusal that he could not go beyond the command of whom? (Num. 22:18)
Balaam explained after his second refusal that he could not go beyond the command of whom? (Num. 22:18)
God came to Balaam and told him he could go but only on one condition that Balaam what? (Num. 22:20)
God came to Balaam and told him he could go but only on one condition that Balaam what? (Num. 22:20)
After God granted Balaam permission to go with Balak's princes, what was God's response when he went? (Num. 22:22)
After God granted Balaam permission to go with Balak's princes, what was God's response when he went? (Num. 22:22)
Who stood in the road to oppose Balaam? (Num. 22:22)
Who stood in the road to oppose Balaam? (Num. 22:22)
What did the angel that confronted Balaam have in his hand? (Num. 22:23)
What did the angel that confronted Balaam have in his hand? (Num. 22:23)
When the donkey first saw the angel in the road, what was her response? (Num. 22:23)
When the donkey first saw the angel in the road, what was her response? (Num. 22:23)
When the donkey saw the angel in the vineyard, what was her response? (Num. 22:23)
When the donkey saw the angel in the vineyard, what was her response? (Num. 22:23)
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Study Notes
Israelites and Jericho
- The Israelites camped across from Jericho on the plains of Moab.
Moabite King Balak
- King Balak, son of Zippor, was alarmed by the Israelites' defeat of the Amorites.
- He sought to call Balaam for assistance against the Israelites.
Fear of the Israelites
- The Moabites were terrified of the Israelites due to their large numbers.
Israelites Compared to Locusts
- Moabites likened the Israelites to an ox licking up grass, indicating their overwhelming presence.
Balaam's Location
- Balaam resided near the Euphrates River.
Balak's Request
- King Balak asked Balaam to come and curse the Israelites to gain an advantage.
Balaam's Reputation
- Balak knew that whoever Balaam blessed would be blessed, highlighting Balaam's influence.
Midian's Involvement
- The Midianites joined the Moabites in requesting Balaam's services.
God's Command to Balaam
- God instructed Balaam not to go with the Moabite princes because Israel was blessed.
Second Entourage from Balak
- Balak sent another group to Balaam with the promise of a handsome reward.
Balaam's Initial Refusal
- Balaam stated he could not go even for a palace full of silver and gold.
Compliance with God's Command
- Balaam explained he could only act according to the command of the LORD.
Conditional Permission to Go
- God allowed Balaam to go but stipulated he must do as commanded by God.
God's Anger
- God became angry when Balaam proceeded with Balak's princes after being granted permission.
Confrontation with the Angel
- The angel of the LORD stood in the road to oppose Balaam.
Angel with a Sword
- The confronting angel was armed with a sword, symbolizing divine authority.
Donkey's Awareness
- When the donkey saw the angel, she diverted into the open field to avoid confrontation.
Donkey's Reaction in the Vineyard
- The donkey crushed Balaam's foot against the wall when encountering the angel in a vineyard.
Response in Narrow Place
- The conversation continues with the donkey's reactions, emphasizing her unusual awareness and intelligence.
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