Joshua 24:10
But I would not hearken unto Balaam; therefore he blessed you still: so I delivered you out of his hand.
Context
This verse from Joshua Chapter 24 connects to 10 cross-references. Joshua assembles all Israel at Shechem and presents a historical survey from Abraham through the exodus and conquest, framing it as God's sovereign acts. He challenges the people to choose whom they will serve—gods of Mesopotamia, Canaan, or the Lord—and …
Other Translations
but I would not hearken unto Balaam; therefore he blessed you still: so I delivered you out of his hand.
and I have not been willing to hearken to Balaam, and he doth greatly bless you, and I deliver you out of his hand.
But I did not give ear to Balaam; and so he went on blessing you; and I kept you safe from him.
Cross References
Behold, there is a people come out of Egypt, which covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse me …
And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are …
And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver …
And God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the men come to call thee, rise up, …
And the angel of the Lord said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall …
And Balaam said unto Balak, Stand by thy burnt offering, and I will go: peradventure the Lord will come to …
And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the Lord hath put in my …
And he said unto Balak, Stand here by thy burnt offering, while I meet the Lord yonder.
But Balaam answered and said unto Balak, Told not I thee, saying, All that the Lord speaketh, that I must …
How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, and thy tabernacles, O Israel!