sent messengers to summon Balaam son of Beor, who was at Pethor near the Euphrates River in the land of Amaw. They brought him this message from Balak: "I want you to know that a whole nation has come from Egypt; its people are spreading out everywhere and threatening to take over our land.

God brought them out of Egypt; He fights for them like a wild ox. They devour their enemies, Crush their bones, smash their arrows.

But to show you my power I have let you live so that my fame might spread over the whole world.

When I defeat them, the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD."

"I am the LORD your God who brought you out of Egypt, where you were slaves.

How awesome is God as he comes from his sanctuary--- the God of Israel! He gives strength and power to his people. Praise God!

Joseph has the strength of a bull, The horns of a wild ox. His horns are Manasseh's thousands And Ephraim's ten thousands. With them he gores the nations And pushes them to the ends of the earth."

Can you hold one with a rope and make him plow? Or make him pull a harrow in your fields?

Can you rely on his great strength and expect him to do your heavy work?

Rescue me from these lions; I am helpless before these wild bulls.