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Balaam said to Balak, Didn`t I also tell your messengers who you sent to me, saying,
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God's Sovereign Word
Commentators explain that Balaam's defense to Balak is a powerful illustration of God's sovereignty. Matthew Henry notes that God both 'restrained' Balaam from cursing and 'constrained' him to bless. Balaam admits he was not at liberty to speak from his 'own heart' but was compelled to deliver the message God gave him.
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16th Century
Protestant
And Balaam said to Balak. Balaam speaks the truth, indeed, yet in a bad spirit, as we have seen: for he excuses himself with servility
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Balaam said to Balak In order to mitigate his wrath, and bring him into a better temper:
did …
Presbyterian
This vain attempt to curse Israel is ended. Balak broke out into a rage against Balaam and expressed great vexation. Balaam has a very full excuse:…
