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My people, remember now what Balak king of Moab devised, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him; [remember] from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the righteous acts of Yahweh.
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God Turns Curses to Blessings
Commentators emphasize that God calls Israel to remember the story of Balaam, where King Balak's plan to have Israel cursed was miraculously turned into a blessing. This serves as a powerful example of God's sovereign protection, demonstrating that no human or spiritual plot can ultimately succeed against His people or thwart His promises.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Remember now - The word translated "now" is a very tender one, like our "do now remember" or "please remember," imploring rather than comman…
19th Century
Anglican
What Balaam the son of Beor answered. This incident is cited in the “pleading” as a clear instance of the controlling power of God…
Baptist
Balak attempted to get Balaam to curse the people of God, but they could not be overcome by human power. He sought to destroy them by superhuman ag…
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16th Century
Protestant
God briefly records here what happened in the desert—namely, that the people needed some extraordinary help in addition to the many benefits he had…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, etc.
Remember what a scheme he had laid, what contriv…
The people are called upon to declare why they were weary of God's worship, and prone to idolatry. Sin causes the controversy between God and man. …
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