Numbers 22:15-35 And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honorable than they.… I. THE REPETITION WITH INCREASED FORCE OF THE REQUEST OF BALAK TO BALAAM. 1. The embassage was more influential. 2. The message was more urgent. 3. The inducements were stronger.Learn: that temptations which have been declined half-heartedly are presented again, and with greater force. The manner of Balaam's dismissal of the former messengers prepared the way for a repetition of their mission. II. THE REPETITION UNDER AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES OF GUILTY DELAY BY BALAAM. 1. He had been challenged by God as to the presence of the former messengers. 2. He had already been prohibited from complying with the request of Balak. 3. He himself felt arid plainly declared that he was bound by the word of the Lord in the matter. III. THE REPETITION OF THE DIVINE VISIT TO BALAAM. 1. The permission granted. 2. The condition enforced. IV. THE SETTING OUT OF BALAAM ON THE JOURNEY. (W. Jones.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honourable than they.WEB: Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honorable than they. |
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