Num 24:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9 : Balaam describes Israel as a lion that lies down without fear. Israel will be safe because God protects them. He repeats God’s promise: those who bless Israel will be blessed, and those who curse Israel will be cursed (Numbers 24:9; Genesis 12:3 ; Psalm 4:8 ).

‏ Numbers 24:9

v. 9: Balaam describes Israel as a lion that lies down without fear. Israel will be safe because God protects them. He repeats God’s promise: those who bless Israel will be blessed, and those who curse Israel will be cursed (Numbers 24:9; Genesis 12:3 ^a; Psalm 4:8 ^b).