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Balaam also the son of Beor, the soothsayer, did the children of Israel kill with the sword among the rest of their slain.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
DESCRIPTION OF THE TERRITORY DISTRIBUTED BY MOSES ON THE EAST OF JORDAN
(Joshua 13:15–33).
Reuben.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Balaam also, the son of Beor the soothsayer, did the children of Israel slay with the sword
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