1 tn Or “took possession of.”
2 tn Heb “arose and fought.”
3 tn Heb “sent and called.”
4 tn Or “to curse.”
5 tn The infinitive absolute follows the finite verb in the Hebrew text and indicates continuation or repetition of the action. Balaam pronounced several oracles of blessing over Israel (see Num 23-24).
6 tn Heb “blessing.” Balaam’s “blessings” were actually prophecies of how God would prosper Israel.
7 tn Heb “hand.”