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Numbers 23:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Numbers 23:14

Verse 14 of 30

Scripture focus

And he brought him into the field of Zophim, to the top of Pisgah, and built seven altars, and offered a bullock and a ram on [every] altar.

Numbers 23:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 23:14

Theological / Devotional

The field of Zophim. From a word meaning “to spy upon,” “to keep watch upon.” The name Zophim means, “the field of the watchers” (see 1 Sam. 14:16; Isa. 56:10; Jer. 6:17; Eze. 3:17). The site of Zophim is not known. It was undoubtedly another “high place” (see Num. 22:41).

Pisgah. A high mountain in Moabite territory, from which much of the surrounding country is visible (Deut. 3:27; 34:1, 2; see on Num. 21:20 ; 27:12).

Seven altars. The original procedure was repeated. In his heart, however, Balaam must have known that he could not reverse the first message from God. But he intended to do everything within his power to earn Balak’s favor and promised rewards.

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