As valleys are they spread forth, As gardens by the river-side, As lign-aloes which Yahweh has planted, As cedar-trees beside the waters.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

As the valleys are they spread forth
Long and broad, lying between several mountains, and reaching from hill to hill…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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