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Numbers 24:9-10

9 Like a lion they crouch and lie down,
like a lioness—who dares to rouse them?
“May those who bless you be blessed
and those who curse you be cursed!”

10 Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam. He struck his hands together and said to him, “I summoned you to curse my enemies, but you have blessed them these three times.

Cross References for Numbers 24:9-10

Ezekiel 32:2 - “Son of man, take up a lament concerning Pharaoh king of Egypt and say to him: “‘You are like a... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 32:2 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 32:2

Job 38:39-40 - “Do you hunt the prey for the lioness and satisfy the hunger of the lions Click to read the verse Job 38:39-40 Click to read the verse Job 38:39-40

Matthew 25:45 - “He will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, y... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:45 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:45

Genesis 27:29 - May nations serve you and peoples bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers, and may the sons... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:29 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:29

Genesis 12:3 - I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth... Click to read the verse Genesis 12:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 12:3

Matthew 25:40 - “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these bro... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:40 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:40

Exodus 23:22 - If you listen carefully to what he says and do all that I say, I will be an enemy to your enemi... Click to read the verse Exodus 23:22 Click to read the verse Exodus 23:22

Psalms 122:6 - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. Click to read the verse Psalms 122:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 122:6

Acts 9:5 - “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. Click to read the verse Acts 9:5 Click to read the verse Acts 9:5

Deuteronomy 23:5 - However, the Lord your God would not listen to Balaam but turned the curse into a blessing for ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:5 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:5

Psalms 2:12 - Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in ... Click to read the verse Psalms 2:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 2:12

Revelation 5:5 - Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root ... Click to read the verse Revelation 5:5 Click to read the verse Revelation 5:5

Genesis 49:9 - You are a lion’s cub, O Judah; you return from the prey, my son. Like a lion he crouches and li... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:9 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:9

Numbers 23:24 - The people rise like a lioness; they rouse themselves like a lion that does not rest till he de... Click to read the verse Numbers 23:24 Click to read the verse Numbers 23:24

Numbers 22:6 - Now come and put a curse on these people, because they are too powerful for me. Perhaps then I ... Click to read the verse Numbers 22:6 Click to read the verse Numbers 22:6

Job 41:10 - No one is fierce enough to rouse him. Who then is able to stand against me? Click to read the verse Job 41:10 Click to read the verse Job 41:10

1 Kings 10:20 - Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like it had ever b... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 10:20 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 10:20

Revelation 4:7 - The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like... Click to read the verse Revelation 4:7 Click to read the verse Revelation 4:7

2 Chronicles 9:18 - The throne had six steps, and a footstool of gold was attached to it. On both sides of the seat... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 9:18 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 9:18

Job 4:11 - The lion perishes for lack of prey, and the cubs of the lioness are scattered. Click to read the verse Job 4:11 Click to read the verse Job 4:11

Job 38:40 - when they crouch in their dens or lie in wait in a thicket? Click to read the verse Job 38:40 Click to read the verse Job 38:40

Isaiah 5:29 - Their roar is like that of the lion, they roar like young lions; they growl as they seize their... Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:29 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:29