He took up his parable, and said,
“Balaam the son of Beor says,
the man whose eyes are open says;
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Numbers 24:3 in context
Numbers 24:1–6
1
When Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he didn’t go, as at the other times, to use divination, but he set his face toward the wilderness.
2
Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling according to their tribes; and the Spirit of God came on him.
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He took up his parable, and said,
“Balaam the son of Beor says,
the man whose eyes are open says;
4
he says, who hears the words of God,
who sees the vision of the Almighty,
falling down, and having his eyes open:
5
How goodly are your tents, Jacob,
and your dwellings, Israel!
6
As valleys they are spread out,
as gardens by the riverside,
as aloes which the LORD has planted,
as cedar trees beside the waters.
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