Bible Strands
Numbers 24:25
Then Balaam arose and returned to his homeland, and Balak also went on his way.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator concludes the dialogue between Balaam and King Balak following a series of divine pronouncements.
The words — וַ/יָּ֣קָם (va/i.Ya.kom) translates literally to "and he arose," and וַ/יָּ֣שָׁב (va/i.Ya.shov) means "and he returned."
The thread — The departure ends this encounter, while later narrative accounts record Balaam’s death at the hands of the Israelites (Numbers 31:8; Joshua 13:22).
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to observe that human negotiations and prophetic encounters terminate according to divine decree, establishing the boundary of human authority.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way.
Cross-references
- Numbers 31:8 Among the slain were Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.
- Numbers 24:11 Therefore, flee at once to your home! I said I would reward you richly, but instead the LORD has denied your reward.”
- Joshua 13:22 The Israelites also killed the diviner Balaam son of Beor along with the others they put to the sword.