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Numbers 24:13
Numbers 24:13
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Numbers 24 — OverviewNumbers 24 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis chapter continues and concludes the history of the defeat of the
counsels of Balak and Balaam against Israel, not by might, nor by
power, but by the Spirit of the Lord of hosts; and as great an instance
it…Numbers 24 — OverviewNumbers 24 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeNumbers 24:1, Balaam, leaving divinations, prophesies the happiness of Israel; Numbers 24:10, Balak, in anger, dismisses him; Numbers 24:15, He prophesies of the Star of Jacob, and the destruction of some nations.Numbers 24 — OverviewNumbers 24 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn this chapter we are told, that Balaam leaving his enchantments, the Spirit of God came on him, and he spake of the happiness of Israel, and prophesied of their future greatness and glory, Nu 24:1 which so exasperated…Numbers 24:10-14Numbers 24:10-14 · The Pulpit CommentaryBALAK RELINQUISHES HIS PROJECT
He sees now clearly that there is no chance of prevailing over Israel by means of a curse, and that any further appeal to the prophet would only bring words more galling to his pride and…Numbers 24:13-26Numbers 24:13-26 · The Pulpit CommentaryTHE SECOND PROPHECY. BALAK'S STATE OF MIND
Balaam has cursed where he was expected to bless, he has said things very hard to listen to and keep presence of mind, but Balak has not by any means lost faith in Balaam and…