Numbers 23:6 (BSB)
So he returned to Balak, who was standing there beside his burnt offering, with all the princes of Moab.
From Numbers 23. Also in the ESV.
Commentary on Numbers 23:6
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Numbers 23:1-12: Here is, I. Great preparation made for the cursing of Israel. That which was aimed at was to engage the God of Israel to forsake them, and either to be on Moab's side or to stand neuter. O the sottishness of superstition, to imagine that God will be at men's beck!
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Numbers 23:6: And he returned unto him,.... Immediately, as soon as he was told what to say: and, lo, he stood by his burnt sacrifice; continued in his devotions, hoping for success, and waiting for Balaam's return: he and all the princes of Moab; not only those that were sent to Balaam, but perhaps all the princes of the kingdom who were got together on this occasion...
- Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Numbers 23:3-6: Num 23:3-4 After the offering of the sacrifices, Balaam directed the king to stand by his burnt-offering, i.e., by the sacrifices that had been offered for him upon the seven altars, that he might go out for auguries. The meaning of the words, “I will go, peradventure Jehovah will come to meet me,” is apparent from Num 24:1 : and “he went no more to...