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Faith in a Curse
King Balak's request reveals a common ancient belief. Commentators explain that Balak, feeling militarily inferior to Israel, genuinely believed a prophet like Balaam could invoke supernatural curses to weaken an enemy. His words, "he whom you curse is cursed," show his absolute confidence in this form of spiritual warfare.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 22:6
19th Century
Bishop
Curse me this people.— Balak undoubtedly believed in the efficacy of Balaam’s magical incantations. Furthermore, it is wo…
John Gill
On Numbers 22:6
17th Century
Pastor
Come now, therefore, I pray you
To my country, city, and court:
curse me this people
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 22:1–14
17th Century
Minister
The king of Moab formed a plan to have the people of Israel cursed; that is, to set God against them, who had until now fought for them. He had a f…