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And when Balaam saw that it pleased Jehovah to bless Israel, he went not, as at the other times, to meet with enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He set his face toward the wilderness. —that is, towards the place where the Israelites were encamped on the steppes of Moab.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And when Balaam saw that it pleased the Lord. It is evident that Balaam, in order to gratify the wicked king for the sake of the reward, t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when Balsam saw that it pleased the Lord to bless Israel ,
&c.] That it was good in his sight, what he approved …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Now Balaam spoke not his own thoughts, but the language of the Spirit that came upon him. Many have their eyes open who do not have their hearts op…

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