Balaam gazed over the camp of Israel that stretched before him, and allowed the spectacle to work its own influence upon him.

Abiding in his tents ... — that is, encamped according to the order prescribed for the respective tribes. The cognate nou…

And Balaam lifted up his eyes
Being on Mount Peor:

and he saw Israel abiding in his tents accordi…

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…