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Numbers 23:2 Cross-References

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And Balak did as Balaam had spoken; and Balak and Balaam offered on every altar a bullock and a ram.

Numbers 23:2 (KJV)

Historical Context for Numbers 23:2

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BalakMidianite prophet who worked against Israel, son of Zippor (NUM 22:2)
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Balaamfrom Pethor of Mesopotamia (NUM 22:5, DEUT 23:4)

Commentary on Numbers 23:2

The record 'Balak did as Balaam had spoken; and Balak and Balaam offered on every altar a bullock and a ram' shows Balak's compliance and participation in the ritual. Both king and prophet engaged in the sacrificial ritual, uniting political and spiritual power in common purpose against Israel. Yet their joint effort would prove futile against God's will. This teaches that human alliances, no matter how powerful or religiously elaborate, cannot thwart divine purposes. 'There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD' (Proverbs 21:30).

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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