Balaam’s final Oracle. The oracle of him who hears the words of God And knows the knowledge of the Most High, Who sees the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, but having his eyes open and uncovered Num 24:16
INTRODUCTION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT13
The Experiences in the Wilderness
III. IN THE PLAINS OF MOAB, Numbers 22:2-36
1.Balak and Balaam, Numbers 22-24
37. What did he declare about the “star out of Jacob?”
BALAAM’S FINAL ORACLE
He took up his [fourth] discourse (oracle) and said: “The oracle of Balaam the son of Beor, The oracle of the man whose eye is opened,
The oracle of him who hears the words of God And knows the knowledge of the Most High, Who sees the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, but having his eyes open and uncovered:
“I see Him, but not now; I behold Him, but not near. A star shall come forth from [the descendants of] Jacob, A scepter shall rise out of [the descendants of] Israel And shall crush the forehead of Moab And destroy all the sons of Sheth. [Mat_2:2; Rom_15:12]
“Edom shall be [taken as] a possession, [Mount] Seir, Israel’s enemies, also will be a possession, While Israel performs valiantly.
“One from [the descendants of] Jacob shall have dominion And will destroy the remnant from the city.”
Balaam looked at Amalek and took up his [fifth] discourse (oracle) and said: “Amalek was the first of the [neighboring] nations [to oppose the Israelites after they left Egypt], But his end shall be destruction.”
And Balaam looked at the Kenites and took up his [sixth] discourse (oracle) and said: “Strong is your dwelling place, And you set your nest in the cliff.
“Nevertheless the Kenites will be consumed. How long will Asshur (Assyria) keep you (Israel) captive?”
Then he took up his [seventh] discourse (oracle) and said: “Alas, who can live unless God has ordained it?
“But ships shall come from the coast of Kittim, And shall afflict Asshur (Assyria) and Eber; So they (the victors) also will come to destruction.”
Then Balaam arose and departed and returned to his place, and Balak also went on his way.
Comments by
F.B.Meyer
On
Numbers 24:15-25
THE “STAR OUT OF JACOB”
When your heart is dismayed because of the hatred and opposition of Satan; the great accuser, turn to this chapter. If he stands up to resist, the Son of God stands in your defense. The Eternal God is on your side, not because you are perfect, but because you have linked your little life with Jesus Christ in His glory and beauty. In Deu_23:5 we learn the blessed secret that explained Balaam’s failure.
Balaam describes in glowing anticipation Israel’s future, and his forecast is marvelously accurate. It is clear that a man may speak the truth of which his soul is destitute, as a marble fountain may dispense water which it does not taste.
Balaam started for his home, but never reached it. You may long to die the death of the righteous, but it is a vain dream unless you live their life. Compare Num_23:10 with 31:8.
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