Numbers 22:20
Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
وَفِي تِلْكَ اللَّيلَةِ أتَى اللهُ إلَى بَلْعَامَ فِي حُلْمٍ وَقَالَ لَهُ: «إنْ طَلَبَ هَؤُلَاءِ الرِّجَالُ مِنْكَ الذَّهَابَ مَعَهُمْ، قُمْ وَاذْهَبْ مَعَهُمْ، لَكِنِ افْعَلْ مَا أطلُبُهُ مِنْكَ فَقَطْ.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God speaks to Balaam at night, telling him that if some men come to call him, he should go with them. However, Balaam must only do what God says, not what the men ask.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where your friend asks you to do something, but your parents tell you to do something else. You should always listen to what your parents say, just like Balaam should listen to God.
Historical Background
The Book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC. The audience was the Israelites, and it was written during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. This verse is part of the story of Balaam, a prophet who was asked to curse the Israelites.
Living It Out Today
This verse teaches us to prioritize God's will over others' requests. For instance, if your boss asks you to work overtime on a Sunday but you have plans to attend church, you should follow God's will and attend church.
Topics
obediencewill of Godspiritual guidanceprophetsprioritiesworship
Related Verses
Exodus 20:1-17Deuteronomy 6:4-5Matthew 22:37-38Romans 12:1-21 John 5:3
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God tell Balaam to go with the men?
God told Balaam to go with the men so that He could use the situation to fulfill His own purpose, despite the men's intention to curse the Israelites.
What does this verse teach us about obedience?
It teaches us that we should be obedient to God's will and not follow others' requests if they conflict with God's commands.
How can we know God's will in a similar situation?
We can know God's will by seeking His guidance through prayer, reading the Bible, and listening to the Holy Spirit.
What can we learn from Balaam's story?
We learn that even when God gives us a clear instruction, it's important to follow it faithfully, even if we think we know better.