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A King's Priestly Role
Commentators explain that both Balak, the king, and Balaam, the prophet, participated in offering the sacrifices. In the ancient world, it was not unusual for kings to also perform priestly functions, showing the high level of importance and collaboration in this attempt to curse Israel.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 23:2
19th Century
Bishop
And Balak and Balaam offered.— It is more probable that Balak, as a king, performed priestly functions than that Balaam p…
John Gill
On Numbers 23:2
17th Century
Pastor
And Balak did as Balaam had spoken
Ordered seven altars to be built, and prepared seven bullocks and rams for sacrif…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 23:1–10
17th Century
Minister
With the camps of Israel in full view, Balaam ordered seven altars to be built, and a bullock and a ram to be offered on each. Oh, the foolishness …