Bible Commentaries
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 24
Introduction
| 1 | Balaam, leaving divinations, prophesies the happiness of Israel. |
| 10 | Balak, in anger, dismisses him. |
| 15 | He prophesies of the Star of Jacob, and the destruction of some nations. |
Verse 1
And when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he went not, as at other times, to seek for enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness.
And when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he went not, as at other times, to seek for enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness.
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- saw
- 22:13, 23:20, 31:16, 1 Samuel 24:20, 26:2,25, Revelation 2:14
- at other times
- 23:3,15
- to seek for enchantments
- Heb. to the meeting of enchantments.
- 23:23
Verse 2
And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.
And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.
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- abiding
- 5, 2:2-34, 23:9,10, Song of Solomon 6:4,10
- the spirit
- 11:25-29, 1 Samuel 10:10, 19:20,23, 2 Chronicles 15:1, Matthew 7:22, 10:4,8, Luke 10:20, John 11:49-51
Verse 3
And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:
And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:
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- he took up
- 23:7,18
- whose eyes are open hath said
- Heb. who had his eyes shut, but now opened.
- 4,16, 22:31
Verse 4
He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
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- saw
- 12:6, Genesis 15:12, Psalms 89:19, Daniel 8:26,27, Acts 10:10,19, 22:17, 2 Corinthians 12:1-4
- falling
- 22:31, 1 Samuel 19:24, Ezekiel 1:28, Daniel 8:17,18, 10:15,16, Revelation 1:10,17
Verse 6
As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river's side, as the trees of lign aloes which the LORD hath planted, and as cedar trees beside the waters.
As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river's side, as the trees of lign aloes which the LORD hath planted, and as cedar trees beside the waters.
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- as gardens
- Genesis 2:8-10, 13:10, Song of Solomon 4:12-15, 6:11, Isaiah 58:11, Jeremiah 31:12, Joel 3:18
- as the trees
- Ahalim, "lign-aloe trees." This tree, which grows in the East Indies, is described as being eight or ten feet in height, with a stem the thickness of a man's thigh. At the top grows a large tuft of jagged and thick leaves, thick and indented, broad at the bottom, but growing narrower towards the point, and about four feet in length. The blossoms are red, intermingled with yellow, and double like cloves; from which comes a red and white fruit, of the size of a pea, oblong and triangular, with three apartments filled with seed. The tree has a very beautiful appearance; and a forest of them is said to bear a resemblance to a numerous encampment.
- Psalms 1:3, Jeremiah 17:18
- which the
- Psalms 104:16, Isaiah 41:19
- as cedar
- Psalms 92:12-14, Ezekiel 31:3,4, 47:12
Verse 7
He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.
He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.
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- pour
- Psalms 68:26, Proverbs 5:16-18, Isaiah 48:1
- many waters
- Psalms 93:3,4, Jeremiah 51:13, Revelation 17:1,15
- his king
- Ezra 4:20, Psalms 2:6-10, 18:43, John 1:49, Philippians 2:10,11, Revelation 19:16
- Agag
- 1 Samuel 15:8,9,32,33
- his kingdom
- 2 Samuel 5:12, 1 Kings 4:21, 1 Chronicles 14:2, Isaiah 2:2, 9:7, Daniel 2:44, Revelation 11:15
Verse 8
God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.
God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.
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- God
- 21:5, 23:22
- shall eat
- 14:9, 23:24, Deuteronomy 7:1
- break
- Psalms 2:9, Isaiah 38:13, Jeremiah 50:17, Daniel 6:24
- pierce
- Deuteronomy 32:23,42, Psalms 21:12, 45:5, Jeremiah 50:9
Verse 9
He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion: who shall stir him up? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee.
He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion: who shall stir him up? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee.
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- couched
- Genesis 49:9, Job 38:39,40
- who shall
- 23:24, Job 41:10, Psalms 2:12
- Blessed
- Genesis 12:3, 27:29, Psalms 122:6, Matthew 25:40,45, Acts 9:5
Verse 10
And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times.
And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times.
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- he smote
- Job 27:23, Ezekiel 21:14,17, 22:13
- I called
- 22:6,11,17, 23:11, Deuteronomy 23:4,5, Joshua 24:9,10, Nehemiah 13:2
Verse 11
Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honour.
Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honour.
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- I thought
- 22:17,37
- the Lord
- Matthew 19:28-30, Acts 8:20, Philippians 3:8, Hebrews 11:24-26, 1 Peter 5:2,3, 2 John 1:8
Verse 12
And Balaam said unto Balak, Spake I not also to thy messengers which thou sentest unto me, saying,
And Balaam said unto Balak, Spake I not also to thy messengers which thou sentest unto me, saying,
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- 22:18,38
Verse 14
And now, behold, I go unto my people: come therefore, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.
And now, behold, I go unto my people: come therefore, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.
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- I will advertise
- 17, 31:7-18, Micah 6:5, Revelation 2:10,14
- the latter
- Genesis 49:1, Isaiah 24:22, Jeremiah 48:47, 49:39, Daniel 2:28, 10:14, Hosea 3:5, Acts 2:17, 2 Timothy 3:1
Verse 15
And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:
And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:
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- 3,4, 23:7,18, Job 27:1, Matthew 13:35
Verse 16
He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
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- 4, 2 Samuel 23:1,2, 1 Corinthians 8:1, 13:2
Verse 17
I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.
I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.
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- I shall see him
- The Targum of Onkelos translates this passage in the following manner: "I shall see him, but not now; I shall behold him, but he is not near. When a king shall arise from the house of Jacob, and the Messiah be anointed from the house of Israel; he shall slay the princes of Moab, and rule over all the children of men." The marginal references will direct the reader to the fulfilment of these remarkable prophecies.
- Job 19:25-27, Zechariah 12:10, Jude 1:11,14,15, Revelation 1:7
- a Star
- Matthew 2:2-9, Luke 1:78, 2 Peter 1:19, Revelation 22:16
- a Sceptre
- Genesis 49:10, Psalms 45:6, 78:70-72, 110:2, Isaiah 9:7, Luke 1:32,33, Hebrews 1:8
- smite the corners of Moab
- or, smite through the princes of Moab.
- 1 Samuel 14:38; *marg:; Zechariah 10:4
- Moab
- 2 Samuel 8:2, 2 Kings 3:5,26,27, 1 Chronicles 18:2, Jeremiah 48:45
- all the children
- Genesis 4:25,26, 5:3-29
- Seth
- Psalms 72:8-11, Revelation 11:15
- 1 Samuel 14:38; *marg:; Zechariah 10:4
Verse 18
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
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- Genesis 27:29,40, 2 Samuel 8:14, Psalms 60:1; *title; Psalms 60:8-12, Isaiah 34:5, 63:1, Amos 9:12
Verse 19
Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remaineth of the city.
Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remaineth of the city.
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- Of Jacob
- Genesis 49:10, Psalms 2:1-12, 72:10,11, Isaiah 11:10, Micah 5:2,4, Matthew 28:18, 1 Corinthians 15:25, Ephesians 1:20-22, Philippians 2:10,11, Hebrews 1:8, 1 Peter 3:22, Revelation 19:16
- shall destroy
- Psalms 21:7-10, Matthew 25:46, Luke 19:12,27
Verse 20
And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end shall be that he perish for ever.
And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end shall be that he perish for ever.
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- the first of the nations
- or, the first of the nations that warred against Israel.
- Exodus 17:8,16
- his latter end
- Judges 6:3, 1 Samuel 14:48, 15:3-8, 27:8,9, 30:1,17, 1 Chronicles 4:43, Esther 3:1, Esther 7:9,10, 9:14
- shall be that he perish for ever
- or, shall be even to destruction.
- Exodus 17:14, 1 Samuel 15:3,8
Verse 21
And he looked on the Kenites, and took up his parable, and said, Strong is thy dwellingplace, and thou puttest thy nest in a rock.
And he looked on the Kenites, and took up his parable, and said, Strong is thy dwellingplace, and thou puttest thy nest in a rock.
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- the Kenites
- Genesis 15:19, Judges 1:16, Job 29:18
Verse 22
Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive.
Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive.
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- the Kenite
- Heb. Kain. until Asshur shall carry thee away captive. or, how long shall it be ere Asshur carry thee away captive?
- Genesis 10:11, Ezra 4:2, Psalms 83:8, Hosea 14:3
Verse 23
And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!
And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!
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- when God
- 23:23, 2 Kings 5:1, Malachi 3:2
Verse 24
And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.
And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.
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- Chittim
- Genesis 10:4, Isaiah 23:1, Daniel 7:19,20, 8:5-8,21, 10:20, 11:30
- and shall afflict Eber
- Genesis 10:21-25, 14:13, Daniel 9:26,27, Matthew 24:15, Luke 20:24, 23:29-31, John 11:48
- and he also
- Daniel 2:35,45, 7:23-26, 11:45, Revelation 18:2-24
Verse 25
And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way.
And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way.
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- 11, 31:8, Joshua 13:22
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