BGMCTV P144 Parasha 40 Balak B’Midbar (Numbers) 22:2-25:9

BGMCTV P144 Parasha 40 Balak B’Midbar (Numbers) 22:2-25:9
 
B’midbar (Numbers) 23
In this chapter we have Balak and Bil’am busy at work to do Israel a mischief, and, for ought that appears, neither Moshe nor the elders of Israel know any thing of the matter, nor are in a capacity to break the snare; but God, who keeps Israel, and neither slumbers nor sleeps, baffles the attempt, without any intercession or contrivance of theirs. Here is,
I. The first attempt to curse Israel.
1. The preparation made for it by sacrifice (Num_23:1-3).
2. The contrary instruction God gave Balaam (Num_23:4, Num_23:5).
3. The blessing Bil’am was compelled to pronounce upon Israel, instead of a curse (Num_23:7-10).
4. The great disappointment of Balak (Num_23:11, Num_23:12).
 II. The second attempt, in the same manner made, and in the same manner frustrated (Num_23:13-26).
23:9 The Lord confirming His setting apart this people unto Himself.
23:19 The Lord’s steadfast promise that is never broken, reversed or given to another

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