Numbers 24:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

The Lord hath kept thee back from honour. — These words may have been spoken ironically, or Balak may have been convinced of the supernatural influence under which the words of Balaam were uttered. (See Numbers 23:27, and Note.)

Numbers 24:11

11 Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honour.