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Numbers 22:31

King James Version (KJV)

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Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face.

Numbers 22:31 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 22:31

Theological / Devotional

The eyes of Balaam. Compare the experience of Elisha’s servant (2 Kings 6:17).

He saw the angel. Balaam lacked spiritual sight. His two servants apparently saw nothing. Compare the experience of Paul’s companions (Acts 9:7).

Bowed down his head. Not in true repentance for his evil designs, but through abject fear.

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