Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now spend the night here so that I can find out what else the LORD will tell me.” New Living Translation But stay here one more night, and I will see if the LORD has anything else to say to me.” English Standard Version So you, too, please stay here tonight, that I may know what more the LORD will say to me.” Berean Standard Bible So now, please stay here overnight as the others did, that I may find out what else the LORD has to tell me.” King James Bible Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say unto me more. New King James Version Now therefore, please, you also stay here tonight, that I may know what more the LORD will say to me.” New American Standard Bible Now please, you also stay here tonight, and I will find out what else the LORD will say to me.” NASB 1995 “Now please, you also stay here tonight, and I will find out what else the LORD will speak to me.” NASB 1977 “And now please, you also stay here tonight, and I will find out what else the LORD will speak to me.” Legacy Standard Bible So now, please, you also stay here tonight, and I will know what else Yahweh will speak to me.” Amplified Bible Now please, you also stay here tonight, and I will find out what else the LORD will say to me.” Christian Standard Bible Please stay here overnight as the others did, so that I may find out what else the LORD has to tell me.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Please stay here overnight as the others did, so that I may find out what else the LORD has to tell me.” American Standard Version Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what Jehovah will speak unto me more. Contemporary English Version You are welcome to spend the night here, just as the others did. I will find out if the LORD has something else to say about this." English Revised Version Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will speak unto me more. GOD'S WORD® Translation Now, why don't you stay here tonight, as the others did, and I'll find out what else the LORD may have to tell me." Good News Translation But please spend the night, as the others did, so that I may learn whether or not the LORD has something else to tell me." International Standard Version Meanwhile, stay here overnight so I may learn what the LORD might say to me." NET Bible Now therefore, please stay the night here also, that I may know what more the LORD might say to me." New Heart English Bible Now therefore, you also stay here tonight, that I may know what else the LORD will say to me." Webster's Bible Translation Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say to me more. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo now, please stay here overnight as the others did, that I may find out what else the LORD has to tell me.” World English Bible Now therefore please stay here tonight as well, that I may know what else Yahweh will speak to me.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand now, please abide in this [place], you also, tonight, then I know what YHWH is adding to speak with me.” Young's Literal Translation and, now, abide, I pray you, in this place, you also, to-night; and I know what Jehovah is adding to speak with me.' Smith's Literal Translation And now, sit ye down, now also in here this night, and I shall know what Jehovah will add to speak with me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI pray you to stay here this night also, that I may know what the Lord will answer me once more. Catholic Public Domain Version I beg you to remain for this night also, so that I may know what the Lord will answer me again.” New American Bible But, you too stay here overnight, so that I may learn what else the LORD may say to me.” New Revised Standard Version You remain here, as the others did, so that I may learn what more the LORD may say to me.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow, therefore, tarry you also here this night, that I may know what more the LORD will say to me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Therefore stay also here for the night and I shall know what LORD JEHOVAH continues to speak with me.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will speak unto me more.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And now do ye also tarry here this night, and I shall know what the Lord will yet say to me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Balak Summons Balaam…18But Balaam replied to the servants of Balak, “If Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything small or great to go beyond the command of the LORD my God. 19So now, please stay here overnight as the others did, that I may find out what else the LORD has to tell me.” 20That night God came to Balaam and said, “Since these men have come to summon you, get up and go with them, but you must only do what I tell you.”… Cross References Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? 1 Samuel 15:29 Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.” 2 Peter 2:15-16 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. / But he was rebuked for his transgression by a donkey, otherwise without speech, that spoke with a man’s voice and restrained the prophet’s madness. Jude 1:11 Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion. Revelation 2:14 But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality. Deuteronomy 23:4-5 For they did not meet you with food and water on your way out of Egypt, and they hired Balaam son of Beor from Pethor in Aram-naharaim to curse you. / Yet the LORD your God would not listen to Balaam, and the LORD your God turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the LORD your God loves you. Joshua 24:9-10 Then Balak son of Zippor, the king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you, / but I would not listen to Balaam. So he blessed you again and again, and I delivered you from his hand. Nehemiah 13:2 because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing). Micah 6:5 My people, remember what Balak king of Moab counseled and what Balaam son of Beor answered. Remember your journey from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may acknowledge the righteousness of the LORD.’” 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? 2 Corinthians 11:3 I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ. 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions. 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6:20-21 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,” / which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all. 2 Timothy 3:8 Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith. Treasury of Scripture Now therefore, I pray you, tarry you also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say to me more. Numbers 22:7,8 And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak… 1 Timothy 6:9,10 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition… 2 Peter 2:3,15 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not… Jump to Previous Abide Night Others Please Rest Speak Tarry Tonight To-Night WaitJump to Next Abide Night Others Please Rest Speak Tarry Tonight To-Night WaitNumbers 22 1. Balak's first message for Balaam is refused15. His second message obtains him 22. An angel would have slain him, if he had not been saved by his donkey 36. Balak entertains him So now, please stay here overnight as the others did This phrase indicates a continuation of the narrative where Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet, is approached by Balak's messengers. The request to "stay here overnight" suggests a customary practice of seeking divine guidance through dreams or night-time revelations, a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures. The mention of "as the others did" refers to the previous group of messengers sent by Balak, highlighting the persistence of Balak's request and the importance of the matter at hand. that I may find out what else the LORD has to tell me. Persons / Places / Events 1. BalaamA non-Israelite prophet or diviner who is sought by Balak to curse the Israelites. Balaam is known for his interactions with God and his eventual blessing of Israel instead of cursing them. 2. Balak The king of Moab who fears the Israelites and seeks Balaam's help to curse them, hoping to weaken them. 3. Moab The region ruled by Balak, located east of the Dead Sea. The Moabites are concerned about the advancing Israelites. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who communicates with Balaam, demonstrating His sovereignty over all nations and peoples. 5. The Messengers Representatives sent by Balak to persuade Balaam to come and curse the Israelites. Teaching Points Seeking God's WillBalaam's request to stay overnight to hear from the LORD shows the importance of seeking God's guidance in decisions. We should prioritize God's will over human desires or pressures. God's Sovereignty Despite human intentions, God's plans prevail. Balaam's account reminds us that God is in control and His purposes cannot be thwarted. The Danger of Compromise Balaam's willingness to entertain Balak's request, despite knowing God's will, warns us of the dangers of compromising our faith for personal gain or approval. Listening to God Balaam's interactions with God highlight the importance of being attentive to God's voice and instructions, even when they contradict our own plans or desires. Integrity in Faith Balaam's account challenges us to maintain integrity in our faith, resisting the temptation to manipulate or alter God's message for personal benefit. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 22:19?2. Why did Balaam seek God's guidance again in Numbers 22:19 despite prior instructions? 3. How does Balaam's request in Numbers 22:19 demonstrate human tendency to question God's will? 4. What other biblical instances show seeking God's guidance after clear instructions? 5. How can we ensure our decisions align with God's will, unlike Balaam's actions? 6. What lessons from Balaam's story can we apply to our daily spiritual walk? 7. Why does Balaam seek God's permission again in Numbers 22:19 after being told no initially? 8. Does Numbers 22:19 suggest that God's will can change based on human persistence? 9. How does Numbers 22:19 reflect on the nature of divine communication and human understanding? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 22? 11. What is the Doctrine of Balaam? 12. If the Levites replaced all Israel's firstborn in worship (Numbers 8:16-18), how does this reconcile with earlier promises safeguarding the special status of firstborns? 13. If the eastern tribes truly risked idolatry, as it appears in Joshua 22:16-18, why does the narrative not record any divine punishment or sign to confirm the seriousness of the offense? 14. Why does the angel appear to the donkey first rather than Balaam in Numbers 22:23-25, suggesting the animal has greater insight than the prophet? What Does Numbers 22:19 Mean So now– This opening phrase signals an immediate, deliberate response from Balaam to Balak’s higher–ranking messengers (Numbers 22:16-17). – It links the new request to the first visit (Numbers 22:8-12), showing Balaam is consciously reevaluating a matter God has already settled. – Scripture often warns when someone pauses to reconsider a divine command already made clear (Genesis 3:1-6; Deuteronomy 4:2). Balaam’s words show a heart hesitating between God’s revealed will and the lure of worldly honor (2 Peter 2:15; Jude 11). please stay here overnight – Balaam asks for time under the guise of spiritual diligence. Yet God had plainly said, “You are not to curse the people, for they are blessed” (Numbers 22:12). – Delaying obedience frequently masks a hope that God might concede to personal desire (compare Saul in 1 Samuel 15:24-25). – While Scripture commends waiting on the Lord for guidance (Psalm 25:4-5; Isaiah 40:31), it condemns stalling when His will is already revealed (James 4:17). as the others did – Balaam treats the second delegation just like the first (Numbers 22:8). By repeating the process he creates an impression of consistent piety, though inwardly he covets Balak’s offer (Numbers 22:17-18). – Repetition here is not faithfulness but persistence in seeking a different answer—echoing Pharaoh’s pattern of asking Moses to pray, then hardening his heart again (Exodus 8:8, 15). – Scripture shows that apparent spiritual routines can hide a divided heart (Isaiah 29:13; Matthew 15:8-9). that I may find out – Balaam frames his request as humble inquiry, but true humility submits to the first word God speaks (Psalm 119:60). – God does sometimes give further instruction (Acts 16:6-10), yet never contradicts Himself (Numbers 23:19; Malachi 3:6). Balaam’s desire is not for clarity but for permission to compromise. – This mirrors Balaam’s later counsel to entice Israel into sin (Numbers 31:16; Revelation 2:14), proving his motives were never fully aligned with God. what else the LORD has to tell me – The phrase sounds spiritual yet implies God might revise His moral standard. – Scripture affirms God’s word is settled (Psalm 119:89) and His blessing on Israel irrevocable (Genesis 12:3; Romans 11:29). – God will indeed speak again—granting Balaam leave to go (Numbers 22:20) while turning the journey into judgment, using Balaam’s own donkey to expose his folly (Numbers 22:22-35). – The episode warns that pressing God for a different answer can result in His permissive “Yes,” which brings discipline rather than delight (Psalm 106:15). summary Numbers 22:19 reveals a prophet torn between God’s clear command and personal ambition. Each clause of Balaam’s request layers pious language over a heart hoping the Lord will soften His stance. Scripture underscores that when God has spoken plainly, further inquiry can become rebellion in disguise. True obedience accepts the first answer, trusts God’s unchanging word, and resists the temptation to negotiate with divine truth. (19) Tarry ye also here this night.--Balaam knew that God was "not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent" (Numbers 23:19); and yet he indulged the vain expectation that he might be allowed to curse those whom God had declared to be blessed.Hebrew So now,וְעַתָּ֗ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time please נָ֥א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' stay שְׁב֨וּ (šə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry here בָזֶ֛ה (ḇā·zeh) Preposition-b | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that overnight הַלָּ֑יְלָה (hal·lā·yə·lāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity as the others did, גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and that I may find out וְאֵ֣דְעָ֔ה (wə·’ê·ḏə·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 3045: To know what מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what else יֹּסֵ֥ף (yō·sêp̄) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 3254: To add, augment the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has to tell me.” דַּבֵּ֥ר (dab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Links Numbers 22:19 NIVNumbers 22:19 NLT Numbers 22:19 ESV Numbers 22:19 NASB Numbers 22:19 KJV Numbers 22:19 BibleApps.com Numbers 22:19 Biblia Paralela Numbers 22:19 Chinese Bible Numbers 22:19 French Bible Numbers 22:19 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 22:19 Now therefore please wait also here this (Nu Num.) |
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