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Numbers 23:1

King James Version (KJV)

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Numbers 23:1

Verse 1 of 30

Scripture focus

And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven oxen and seven rams.

Numbers 23:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 23:1

Theological / Devotional

Build me here. That is, on the high place, the sanctuary of Baal, where sacrifices were wont to be held and from which the camp of the Israelites was visible. Seven oxen and seven rams. By multiplying the number of sacrifices Balaam thought to placate God. His mind was now thoroughly controlled by heathen concepts of God, that quantity is more important than quality and material offerings more effective than a sincerely obedient heart.

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