Numbers 24

Balaam, finding that God was determined to bless Israel, seeks no longer for enchantments, Numbers 24:1 . The Spirit of God coming upon him, he delivers a most important prophetic parable, Numbers 24:2-9 . Balak's anger is kindled against him, and he commands him to depart to his own country, Numbers 24:10 , Numbers 24:11 . Balaam vindicates his conduct, Numbers 24:12 , Numbers 24:13 ; and delivers a prophecy relative to the future destruction of Moab by the Israelites, Numbers 24:14-17 ; also of Edom, Numbers 24:18 , Numbers 24:19 ; of the Amalekites, Numbers 24:20 ; and of the Kenites, Numbers 24:21 , Numbers 24:22 . Predicts also the destruction of Asshur and Eber, by the naval power of Chittim, which should afterwards be itself destroyed, Numbers 24:23 , Numbers 24:24 . Balaam and Balak separate, Numbers 24:25 .