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With Rabbi,
Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
Introduction:
In Numbers chapter 23, the focus shifts to the high places of
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Let us read Numbers Chapter
23, verses 1 to 30: (JPS-1917 version of the
Torah). Below this chapter you will find my commentary for this study.
1 “And Balaam
said unto Balak: ‘Build me here seven altars, and
prepare me here seven bullocks and seven rams’. 2 And
Balak did as Balaam had spoken; and Balak and Balaam offered on every altar a bullock and a
ram. 3 And Balaam said unto Balak:
‘Stand by thy burnt-offering, and I will go; peradventure יְהוָה - the LORD will come to meet me; and whatsoever He showeth
me I will tell thee’. And he went to a bare height. 4 And
אֱלֹהִים - Elohim met
Balaam; and he said unto Him: ‘I have prepared the seven altars, and I have
offered up a bullock and a ram on every altar’. 5 And
יְהוָה - the LORD put a word in Balaam’s mouth, and said: ‘Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak’. 6 And
he returned unto him, and, lo, he stood by his burnt-offering, he, and all the
princes of
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Below is my Commentary
on Numbers Chapter 23:
Verse 1-6: Balaam orders seven altars and
sacrifices in a ritualistic attempt to invoke Divine favour.
Verse 7-10: The first oracle proclaims that no
curse can overcome the people whom אֱלֹהִים - Elohim has blessed, highlighting
Verse 11-12: Balak
expresses anger over the blessing, but Balaam insists he can only speak what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim puts in his mouth.
Verse 13-17: Hoping a different viewpoint will
change the outcome, Balak moves Balaam to a new
location for further sacrifices.
Verse 18-24: The second oracle reinforces אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s faithfulness, declaring that Divine protection
makes
Verse 25-26: Frustrated by the continuous
blessings, Balak commands Balaam to stop prophesying
entirely.
Verse 27-30: The chapter concludes with a final
attempt at a different location, emphasizing the futility of human efforts
against divine will.
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My Closing Message:
This chapter underscores that true protection comes from a divine source,
regardless of the opinions or actions of others. It illustrates that even when
hidden spiritual battles rage, the blessing on אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s people remains secure and unchangeable.
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