Numbers 24:3

He received this prophecy and said, 1 “Balaam son of Beor is about to speak, 2 the man whose eyes are wide open. 1

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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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2He raised his eyes and saw that Israel was camped, each in their own tribe, and the Spirit of God came on him.

4He speaks and hears God's words. 2 He sees a vision from the Almighty, 1 Before whom he bows down with his eyes open. 1

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Cross References

Numbers 22:31Then Yahweh opened Balaam's eyes, and he saw the angel of Yahweh standing in the road with his drawn sword in his hand. Balaam lowered his head and lay facedown.

Numbers 23:18Balaam began his prophecy. He said, 1 “Rise up, Balak, and hear. 2 Listen to me, you son of Zippor. 1

Numbers 24:16This is a prophecy of someone who hears words from God, 2 who has knowledge from the Most High, 2 who has visions from the Almighty, 1 Before whom he bows down with open eyes. 1

1 Kings 22:19Then Micaiah said, “Therefore hear the word of Yahweh: I saw Yahweh sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven were standing by him on his right hand and on his left.

Matthew Henry on Numbers 24:2-10

Balaam Blesses Israel a Third Time. ( b. c. 1452.) 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. 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. 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: 4 He hath said, which heard the words of God,… Read the whole commentary →

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