Numbers 22:3
22:3 And the Moabites were greatly afraid of the people, because they were so numerous. The Moabites were sick with fear because of the Israelites.
Numbers 22:17
22:17 For I will honor you greatly, 1 and whatever you tell me I will do. So come, put a curse on this nation for me.’”
Numbers 24:11
24:11 So now, go back where you came from! 2 I said that I would greatly honor you; but now the Lord has stood in the way of your honor.”
1 tn The construction uses the Piel infinitive כַּבֵּד (kabbed) to intensify the verb, which is the Piel imperfect/cohortative אֲכַבֶּדְךָ (’akhabbedkha). The great honor could have been wealth, prestige, or position.
2 tn Heb “flee to your place.”