Numbers 23

Being arrived at the high places of Baal, ( Numbers 22:41 ;), Balaam orders Balak to build seven altars, and prepare oxen and rams for sacrifice, Numbers 23:1 , Numbers 23:2 . Balaam inquires of the Lord, receives an answer, with which he returns to Balak, Numbers 23:3-10 . Balak, finding that this was a prediction of the prosperity of the Israelites, is greatly troubled, Numbers 23:11 . Balaam excuses himself, Numbers 23:12 . He brings him to another place, where he might see only a part of Israel, and repeats his sacrifices, Numbers 23:13 , Numbers 23:14 . Balaam again consults the Lord, Numbers 23:15-17 . Returns with his answer, and again predicts the glory of Israel, Numbers 23:18-24 . Balak is angry, Numbers 23:25 ; and Balaam again excuses himself. Balak proposes another trial, takes him to another place, and repeats the same sacrifices, Numbers 23:26-30 .