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Numbers 22:34

Numbers 22:34
And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee , I will get me back again.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Balak said unto Balaam,.... Upon their meeting together:

did I not earnestly send unto thee to call thee? or "in sending send" (u); the first messengers in a very pressing manner, with great…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Numbers 22:22-35

We have here an account of the opposition God gave to Balaam in his journey towards Moab; probably the princes had gone before, or gone some other way, and Balaam had pointed out where he would meet…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Numbers 22:22-34

Jehovah was angry with Balaam for going, and His -Angel" hindered him on the way.