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Numbers 23:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Numbers 23:9

Verse 9 of 30

Scripture focus

For from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I behold him: lo, the people shall dwell alone, and shall not be reckoned among the nations.

Numbers 23:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 23:9

Theological / Devotional

From the top of the rocks. Balaam was standing on the mountaintop gazing down upon the camp of Israel (chs. 22:41; 23:3).

Dwell alone. To dwell apart was a symbol of security (Deut. 33:28; Micah 7:14). Furthermore, the people of God were to be separate from the habits and customs of the surrounding nations.

Not be reckoned. Chosen of God, they were to be a people apart (see Ex. 33:16; 1 Kings 8:53). The Jews came to regard themselves as altogether superior to all other nations.

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