Today's chapter is the final one in the story of Balaam, and the third time he speaks mirrors the first two from yesterday - though he goes even further this time and prophesies the end of the nations who brought him forth to curse Israel.
One verse here stands out, and I think its sentiments are found in other locations in the Bible as well: "Blessed is the one who blesses you [Israel], and cursed is the one who curses you!" (verse 9, NET). Many people these days think we should keep our noses out of the conflicts in the Middle East, but even if nothing else in the Bible touched on the subject this alone would be enough for me to believe confidently that we should always be ready to support Israel and fight at her side.
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