Numbers 23:28

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the wasteland.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Balak took Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh down upon the desert.

Bible in Basic English

So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, looking down over the waste land.

Free Bible Version

Balak took Balaam to the top of Mount Peor, which looks down on the wastelands.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Balak brought Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh toward Jeshimon.

One Unity Resource Bible

Balak took Balaam [Not people, Destroyer of people] to the top of Peor, that looks down on the desert.

Translation for Translators

So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor Mountain where they could look down and see the Israelis in the desert.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Balak took Balaam to the top of Mount Peor, which looks down on the wilderness.

Noah Webster Bible

And Balak brought Balaam to the top of Peor, that looketh towards Jeshimon.

World English Bible

Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, that looks down on the desert.

Young's Literal Translation

And Balak taketh Balaam to the top of Peor, which is looking on the front of the wilderness,

Context

Balaam’s Second Oracle

²⁷“Please come,” said Balak, “I will take you to another place. Perhaps it will please God that you curse them for me from there.” ²⁸And Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the wasteland.

Summary

In this verse, Balaam, a prophet hired to curse the Israelites, acknowledges that he cannot go beyond the word of the Lord to do good or bad. Despite his initial intentions, Balaam recognizes the sovereignty and power of God over his own desires and plans. This verse serves as a reminder of God's ultimate authority and control over all situations, even when individuals may seek to act contrary to His will. It underscores the importance of aligning our actions and intentions with God's purposes, as ultimately His plans will prevail.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Unto the top of Peor - Probably the place where the famous Baal-peor had his chief temple. He appears to have been the Priapus of the Moabites, and to have been worshipped with the same obscene and abominable rites.