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Numbers 23:12

Numbers 23:12
And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD hath put in my mouth?

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he answered and said,.... By reply to Balak:

must I not take heed to speak that which the Lord hath put in my…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Numbers 23:1-12

Here is, I. Great preparation made for the cursing of Israel. That which was aimed at was to engage the God of Israel to…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Numbers 23:11-17

Balak was angry that Jehovah did not put a curse into Balaam's mouth, and begged him to try again on another spot. The…