Numbers 22:39
New International Version
Then Balaam went with Balak to Kiriath Huzoth.

New Living Translation
Then Balaam accompanied Balak to Kiriath-huzoth,

English Standard Version
Then Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth.

Berean Standard Bible
So Balaam accompanied Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth.

King James Bible
And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kirjathhuzoth.

New King James Version
So Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kirjath Huzoth.

New American Standard Bible
And Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth.

NASB 1995
And Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth.

NASB 1977
And Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth.

Amplified Bible
And Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth.

Christian Standard Bible
So Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth.

American Standard Version
And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kiriath-huzoth.

Contemporary English Version
They left and went to the town of Kiriath-Huzoth,

English Revised Version
And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kiriath-huzoth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Balaam went with Balak to Kiriath Huzoth.

Good News Translation
So Balaam went with Balak to the town of Huzoth,

International Standard Version
So accompanied by Balaam and Balak's officials, Balak traveled to Kiriath-huzoth,

Majority Standard Bible
So Balaam accompanied Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth.

NET Bible
So Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth.

New Heart English Bible
Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath Huzoth.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kirjath-huzoth.

World English Bible
Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath Huzoth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Balaam goes with Balak, and they come to Kirjath-Huzoth,

Young's Literal Translation
And Balaam goeth with Balak, and they come to Kirjath-Huzoth,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Balaam will go with Balak and they will come to Kirjath Huzoth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So they went on together, and came into a city, that was in the uttermost borders of his kingdom.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, they continued on together, and they arrived at a city, which was at the furthest borders of his kingdom.

New American Bible
Then Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Koriath-Hizroth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Balaam went on with Balaq and brought him to the city Khetsroth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kiriath-huzoth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Balaam went with Balac, and they came to the cities of streets.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Angel and Balaam's Donkey
38“See, I have come to you,” Balaam replied, “but can I say just anything? I must speak only the word that God puts in my mouth.” 39So Balaam accompanied Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth. 40Balak sacrificed cattle and sheep, and he gave portions to Balaam and the princes who were with him.…

Cross References
Numbers 23:1-3
Then Balaam said to Balak, “Build for me seven altars here, and prepare for me seven bulls and seven rams.” / So Balak did as Balaam had instructed, and Balak and Balaam offered a bull and a ram on each altar. / “Stay here by your burnt offering while I am gone,” Balaam said to Balak. “Perhaps the LORD will meet with me. And whatever He reveals to me, I will tell you.” So Balaam went off to a barren height,

Numbers 24:1-2
And when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not seek omens as on previous occasions, but he turned his face toward the wilderness. / When Balaam looked up and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God came upon him,

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.

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 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.

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 31:16
“Look, these women caused the sons of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to turn unfaithfully against the LORD at Peor, so that the plague struck the congregation of the LORD.

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).

2 Kings 17:17
They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire and practiced divination and soothsaying. They devoted themselves to doing evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger.

2 Kings 23:5
Josiah also did away with the idolatrous priests ordained by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and in the places all around Jerusalem—those who had burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven.

2 Chronicles 11:15
And Jeroboam appointed his own priests for the high places and for the goat demons and calf idols he had made.

Psalm 106:28
They yoked themselves to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods.


Treasury of Scripture

And Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kirjathhuzoth.

Kirjath-huzoth, or a city of streets.

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So Balaam accompanied Balak
Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet, is a complex figure in the biblical narrative. His journey with Balak, the king of Moab, highlights the tension between divine will and human ambition. Balaam's decision to accompany Balak, despite God's initial prohibition, underscores the theme of obedience versus personal gain. This moment foreshadows Balaam's internal struggle and the eventual consequences of his actions. The narrative also reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over nations and leaders, as seen in other scriptures like Isaiah 40:15, where nations are described as a drop in a bucket before God.

and they came to Kiriath-huzoth
Kiriath-huzoth, meaning "City of Streets," is a location in Moab, indicating a place of significance, possibly a city with notable infrastructure or a central hub. The journey to this city marks a pivotal point in the narrative, as it sets the stage for the subsequent oracles Balaam will deliver. The geographical setting in Moab is crucial, as Moab was historically an adversary of Israel, often in conflict with them, as seen in Judges 3:12-30. This context adds tension to the narrative, as Balaam's presence in Moab raises questions about loyalty and the influence of foreign powers on God's people. The mention of a specific location also grounds the story in a real-world setting, emphasizing the historical nature of the events described.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Balaam
A non-Israelite prophet known for his ability to bless and curse. He is a complex figure who is both a true prophet and a man swayed by material gain.

2. Balak
The king of Moab who fears the Israelites and seeks Balaam's help to curse them, hoping to weaken them.

3. Kiriath-huzoth
A location in Moab where Balak takes Balaam. The name means "City of Streets" or "City of Enclosures," indicating a significant or fortified place.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans
Despite Balak's intentions and Balaam's initial willingness, God's purpose prevails. This reminds us that God's plans cannot be thwarted by human schemes.

The Danger of Compromise
Balaam's account warns against the temptation to compromise our values for personal gain. We must remain steadfast in our faith and integrity.

The Influence of Leadership
Balak's actions show how leaders can influence others for good or ill. As Christians, we should strive to lead others towards righteousness and truth.

The Importance of Obedience
Balaam's journey with Balak underscores the importance of obeying God's commands, even when faced with external pressures or personal desires.Verse 39. - Kirjath-huzoth. "City of streets." Identified by some with the ruins of Shian, not far from the supposed site of Ai.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Balaam
בִּלְעָ֖ם (bil·‘ām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1109: Balaam -- a prophet

accompanied
וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

Balak,
בָּלָ֑ק (bā·lāq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1111: Balak -- 'devastator', a Moabite king

and they came
וַיָּבֹ֖אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to Kiriath-huzoth.
חֻצֽוֹת׃ (ḥu·ṣō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7155: Kiriath-huzoth -- 'city of streets', a city in Moab


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