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For from the top of the rocks I see him, And from the hills I behold him: lo, it is a people that dwelleth alone, And shall not be reckoned among the nations.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For from the top of the rocks ... - The word “for” indicates the constraint under which Balaam found himself. He had been met by Go…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For from the top of the rocks I see him ... — From the summit of the rocky mountain on which Balak had erected his seven …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For from the top of the rocks I see him. Unless I am mistaken, the meaning is that although he only saw the people from a distance, so tha…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I
behold him
That is, Isr…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

With the camps of Israel in full view, Balaam ordered seven altars to be built, and a bullock and a ram to be offered on each. Oh, the foolishness …

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