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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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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 22:36
19th Century
Bishop
A city of Moab. —Better, the city of Moab. ().
Which is in the utmost coast. —Or, which flows …
John Calvin
On Numbers 22:36
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Numbers 22:36
17th Century
Pastor
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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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 22:36–41
17th Century
Minister
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…