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God's Unchanging Purpose
Balak's attempt to move Balaam to a new location reveals a core truth highlighted by commentators: human schemes cannot alter God's sovereign will. Despite Balak's persistent efforts to get a different outcome by changing the scenery, God's blessing on His people remained firm. This shows that God's counsel stands, regardless of human manipulation or persistence in rebellion.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 23:13
18th Century
Theologian
Balak seems to hope that the prophet’s words in (Numbers 23:10) reflected the impression conveyed by the scene before him at the moment…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 23:13
19th Century
Bishop
Thou shalt see but the utmost part of them ... — If this rendering is correct, it strongly confirms that interpretation o…
John Calvin
On Numbers 23:13
16th Century
Theologian
And Balak said to him. Balak acted as almost all superstitious people usually do. For, since nothing is certain or established with them, …
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John Gill
On Numbers 23:13
17th Century
Pastor
And Balak said to him
Seemingly satisfied with his answer, however, he could not help himself, and was willing to ma…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 23:11–30
17th Century
Minister
Balak was angry with Balaam. Thus a confession of God's overruling power is extorted from a wicked prophet, to the confusion of a wicked prince. A …