Numbers 22:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Balaam refuseth to come with us. — It does not appear that Balaam had told the messengers of Balak the ground of the Divine prohibition; viz., “for they are blessed.” Balak accordingly entertained the hope that stronger inducements would prevail with Balaam.

Numbers 22:14

14 And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went unto Balak, and said, Balaam refuseth to come with us.