God came to Balaam at night, and said to him, If the men are come to call you, rise up, go with them; but only the word which I speak to you, that shall you do.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

If the men come to call you.— The words may be rendered Since (or, because) the men have come to call you.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And God came to Balaam at night. Although God is far from being deceitful, hypocrites with their quibbles still deserve for Him to confoun…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the Lord came to Balaam at night. As before (Numbers 22:9), it may be in a dream; the Targum of Jonathan …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A second delegation was sent to Balaam. It would be well for us if we were as earnest and constant in pursuing a good work, despite disappointments…

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