The Lord hath kept thee back from honour.—These words may have been spoken ironically, or Balak may have been convinced o…

Therefore now flee you to your place
His own country, from where Balak has sent for him, and he came; begone directl…

This vain attempt to curse Israel is ended. Balak broke out into a rage against Balaam and expressed great vexation. Balaam has a very full excuse:…