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When Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him to the City of Moab, which is on the border of the Arnon, which is in the utmost part of the border.
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A King's Desperate Welcome
King Balak traveled to the very edge of his kingdom, to a city on the Arnon river border, to meet Balaam. Commentators explain this was an extraordinary gesture of honor, showing how desperate and overjoyed Balak was to secure the prophet's services against Israel.
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19th Century
Anglican
A city of Moab. —Better, the city of Moab. ().
Which is in the utmost coast. —Or, which flows …
16th Century
Protestant
And when Balak heard that Balaam was come. This passage admirably represents to us the spirit of all those who are devoted to their variou…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when Balak heard that Balaam was come Messengers being sent to acquaint him with it, either by Balaam, or by the…
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Presbyterian
Balak now has nothing to complain about, except that Balaam did not come sooner. Balaam tells Balak not to depend too much on him. He seems to spea…
