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Numbers 23:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Numbers 23:4

Verse 4 of 30

Scripture focus

And God met Balaam: and he said unto him, I have prepared seven altars, and I have offered upon [every] altar a bullock and a ram.

Numbers 23:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 23:4

Theological / Devotional

God met Balaam. The infinite patience of God!

Seven altars. Balaam implies that the sacrifices were made to God, and that He should therefore feel reconciled to Balaam’s plans and be willing to cooperate with him. Compare 1 Sam. 13:12 for sacrifice as a form of supplication and Hosea 12:11 for God’s attitude toward a multiplicity of altars and sacrifices.

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