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Justice for a False Prophet
The text deliberately singles out the death of Balaam. Commentators explain this was not a random casualty of war but a 'righteous doom.' He was judged for giving wicked counsel to the Midianites, which led Israel into idolatry and immorality, as detailed in the book of Numbers. His death serves as a stark reminder of the severe consequences of leading God's people astray.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 13:8–33
18th Century
Theologian
The writer adds to the command of God (Joshua 13:1–7) a statement that the other two and a half tribes had already had their inheritanc…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 13:15–33
19th Century
Bishop
John Gill
On Joshua 13:22
17th Century
Pastor
Balaam also, the son of Beor the soothsayer, did the children
of Israel slay with the sword
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 13:7–33
17th Century
Minister
The land must be divided among the tribes. It is the will of God that each person should know what belongs to them, and not take what belongs to an…