11 "Therefore, flee to your place now . I said I would honor you greatly , but behold , the Lord has held you back from honor ."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 24:11

Commentary on Numbers 24:10-14

(Read Numbers 24:10-14)

This vain attempt to curse Israel is ended. Balak broke out into a rage against Balaam, and expressed great vexation. Balaam has a very full excuse; God restrained him from saying what he would have said, and constrained him to say what he would not have uttered.