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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Numbers 23 - Introduction

* Balak's sacrifice, Balaam pronounces a blessing instead of a curse. (1-10) Balak's disappointment, and second sacrifice, Balaam again blesses Israel. (11-30)

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See also Numbers 23 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    NUMBERS 22-24. ( JE). THE EPISODE OF BALAK AND BALAAM. It may reasonably be assumed that the Moabites at first regarded with some satisfaction the defeat of their former conquerors, the Amorites, by t...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Numbers 23:1-26 (E). _Balaam's two prophetic messages_...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _BALAK OFFERS SACRIFICES ACCORDING TO THE ORDERS OF BALAAM; WHO, BY THE IMPULSE OF GOD, PROPHESIES IN FAVOUR OF THE ISRAELITES._ _Before Christ 1452._...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:16 summoned (a-4) That is, those who were habitually called to undertake the matters of the assembly....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 23 This chapter gives an account of the sacrifices offered by Balak and Balaam, and how God met Balsam, and put a word into his mouth, which he delivered in the presence of the...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2552. B.C. 1452._ Balaam's first attempt to curse Israel turned into a blessing, Numbers 23:1. His second attempt with like success, Numbers 23:11. The preparation for a third attempt, Numbers...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1, 13, 28 Balaks sacrifice. 7, 18 Balaams parable. 1 AND Balaam saide vnto Balak, Build me here seuen Altars, and prepare mee here seuen oxen, and seuen rammes. 2 And Balak did as Balaam had spoke...

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