Numbers 24:16
“He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And knew, the knowledge of the Most High - With the addition of these words, which point to the greater importance and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Numbers 24:15-25
The office of prophets was both to bless and to prophesy in the name of the Lord. Balaam, as a prophet, per force had…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Numbers 24:15-19
Balaam's second prophetic message. This consists of seven couplets and a triplet.
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