Numbers 24:1-9 And when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he went not, as at other times, to seek for enchantments… I. THE PREPARATION OF THE PROPHET TO DECLARE THE DIVINE WILL. 1. Balaam renounces the search for auguries. 2. He beholds the encampment of Israel. 3. He is inspired by the Holy Spirit. 4. He hears Divine words and sees Divine visions. II. THE DECLARATION BY THE PROPHET OF ISRAEL'S GLORY. 1. Their beautiful appearance. (1) Beauty — (a) Of order. (b) Of culture and fertility. (2) Fragrance. (3) Majesty. 2. Their prosperous condition. 3. Their exalted position. 4. Their conquering power. (1) Great strength. (2) Great conquests. (3) Great security. (4) Great influence. (W. Jones.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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