20And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back:
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And the LORD put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak.
And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;
And the LORD met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Go again unto Balak, and say thus.
And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 11-22)The man of God had honestly and resolutely refused the king’s invitation, though he promised him a reward; yet he was over-persuaded by an old prophet to come back with him, and dine in Beth-el, contrary to the command given him. Here we find how dearly his dinner cost him. Observe with wonder, I. The old prophet’s wickedness. I cannot but call him a false prophet and a bad man, it being much easi…
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