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A Curse or a Promise?
Commentators are sharply divided on this verse. Some see it as a prophecy of doom for the Kenites—that they will be gradually wasted until Assyria carries them away. However, other scholars argue the opposite: it's a promise that the Kenites will not be destroyed until that distant future event, signifying a long period of security for Israel's allies.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 24:22
18th Century
Theologian
Render, For Kain will surely not be destroyed (literally “be for destruction”) until Asshur, etc. The words are not, as they appear in the…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 24:21–22
19th Century
Bishop
And he looked on the Kenites ... — According to the ordinary interpretation of these verses, the continuous destruction o…
John Calvin
On Numbers 24:22
16th Century
Theologian
Until Asshur shall carry you away captive. It is a harsh and unnatural construction to apply this to the Kenites. Indeed, the majority agr…
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John Gill
On Numbers 24:22
17th Century
Pastor
Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted
Though they were so strongly fortified, and closely immured and surrounded w…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 24:15–25
17th Century
Minister
Under the powerful influence of the Spirit of prophecy, Balaam foretold the future prosperity and extensive dominion of Israel. Balaam boasts that …