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NASB | Numbers 31:16 "Behold, these caused the sons of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, so the plague was among the congregation of the LORD. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Numbers 31:16 "Look, these [are the women who] caused the Israelites, by the counsel of Balaam, to trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, and so a plague came among the congregation of the LORD. [Num 25:1-9; 31:8] |
Bible Question:
I have been entranced by the story of Balaam (Numbers 22-24, (25) (31)). The way a pagan prophet comes to speak the words of the Living God is a wonderful (and at times comical) tale. The donkey is great! The bulk of the story is actually quite positive: a foolish pagan prophet recognizes God's voice, and - going against his culture and king - blesses the Israelites. Somehow, he comes to be blamed Israel's sexual relations with Moabite women, and the idolatry it leads to. During the account of this event, there is no mention of Balaam (see chapter 25) --- he has blessed Israel and then parted ways from the Moabite leader (24:25). Why is he blamed for this? JRM |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... Num 25:1-9, 31:8, 16 ............. Greetings JRM, I think the verse you cited blames him, tho not indicated earlier (25:1-9). Searcher |
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