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A Divinely Beautiful People
Balaam's prophecy uses a series of powerful natural images to describe Israel's blessed state. Commentators explain these depict a people who are like lush, well-watered gardens, as fragrant and precious as rare aloes, and as majestic and strong as well-watered cedar trees. This is God's vision for His people: flourishing, beautiful, and strong, a stark contrast to a simple military encampment.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 24:6
18th Century
Theologian
As gardens by the river’s side – Balaam’s language reflects the famous artificial gardens along the banks of his own river, the Euphrates.
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 24:6
19th Century
Bishop
As gardens by the river’s side.— It is probable that the allusion may be to the Euphrates, although the definite article is not pr…
John Gill
On Numbers 24:6
17th Century
Pastor
As the valleys are they spread forth
Long and broad, lying between several mountains, and reaching from hill to hill…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 24:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Now Balaam spoke not his own thoughts, but the language of the Spirit that came upon him. Many have their eyes open who do not have their hearts op…