Numbers 22:40

And after Balak had killed oxen and sheep, he sent the gifts to Balaam, and to the leaders who were with him.

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In The King James Version

And Balak offered oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam, and to the princes that were with him.

In Context

39Therefore, they continued on together, and they arrived at a city, which was at the furthest borders of his kingdom.

41Then, when morning arrived, he led him to the heights of Baal, and he gazed upon the most distant portions of the population.

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Cross References

Genesis 31:54And after he had immolated sacrifices on the mountain, he called his brothers to eat bread. And when they had eaten, they lodged there.

Numbers 23:14And when he had led him to a lofty place, on the top of mount Pisgah, Balaam built seven altars, and placing upon each a calf and a ram,

Proverbs 1:16For their feet rush to evil, and they hurry to shed blood.

Matthew Henry on Numbers 22:37-41

Meeting between Balak and Balaam. ( b. c. 1452.) 36 And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto a city of Moab, which is in the border of Arnon, which is in the utmost coast. 37 And Balak said unto Balaam, Did I not earnestly send unto thee to call thee? wherefore camest thou not unto me? am I not able indeed to promote thee to honour? 38 And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I… Read the whole commentary →

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