I cannot go beyond the commandment of the Lord. —Hebrew, the mouth of the Lord: the same expression which is use…

If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold
Which are the very words he said to the princes of Moab, ([…

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:…