Unto the top of Peor— Which was the most famous high place in all the country of Moab; and where, Selden conjectures, Baal had a temple, and was thence called Baal-peor; just as Jupiter, worshipped at Olympus, was called Jupiter Olympius. See Deuteronomy 34:6.
REFLECTIONS.—Balak is now quite dispirited with his attempts. Fain would he compound the matter, that Balaam shall neither bless nor curse, whilst he owns the impulse he is under, which he is unable to controul. God's counsel shall stand, notwithstanding the devices of man; and he will make the enemies of his people, however unwilling, know that he has loved them. Once more the King is earnest to make trial, and Balaam as desirous to gain the wages of unrighteousness; the place chosen is sacred to Baal, the sacrifices repeated, and there he would fain hope at least something may be done. Note; The devil always labours to prop up the sinking hopes of sinners, and leads them from one refuge of lies to another till their ruin is completed.