But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
Ver. 14. I have a few things] More he might have had, but the Lord is not extreme to mark what is amiss in his weak but willing people. The high places were not removed; nevertheless (though that was his fault) the heart of Asa was perfect all his days, 2 Chronicles 15:17 .
And to commit fornication] Nothing hath so enriched hell (saith one) as fair faces. These were those Balaam's stumblingblocks that Israel so stumbled at.