BALAAM SENT FOR, TO CURSE ISRAEL Numbers 22:1 These Chapter s present a surprising contrast between the covetous prophet and his sublime prophecies. It is clearly possible to be the mouthpiece of truth and yet have neither part nor lot in it. Balak, as had been predicted, was sore afraid. Compare... [ Continue Reading ]
BALAAM WARNED WHAT TO SPEAK Numbers 22:21 If only Balaam had abided by his first answer to Balak's request, he would have been saved from the disgrace and suffering which ensued. But he seemed to think that it was possible to alter God's mind; hence his request to the second company of messengers... [ Continue Reading ]
A BLESSING INSTEAD OF A CURSE Numbers 22:41; Numbers 23:1 Notice the position of these Chapter s, preceding the awful story of Baal-peor. Presently the Israelites will be perpetrating such terrible sins that it might seem impossible for God to continue to acknowledge them; yet here God stands for... [ Continue Reading ]