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Numbers 22:16

Numbers 22:16
And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me:

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night,.... As the former messengers had; this shows his strong…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Numbers 22:15-21

We have here a second embassy sent to Balaam, to fetch him over to curse Israel. It were well for us if we were as…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Numbers 22:2-19

Balak king of Moab being frightened by the near proximity of the Israelites sent for Balaam a famous soothsayer to curse…