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Numbers 22:19

Numbers 22:19
Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say unto me more.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And God's anger was kindled because he went,.... Though he had given him leave to go; but then it was upon condition…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Ye also - i. e., as the other envoys before you. Had Balaam possessed a sincere spirit of obedience, he would have found…

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, 1882–1921

Balaam had learnt (Num 22:22) that Israel was a people on whom God's blessing rested. It was therefore impossible for…

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