Ibn Ezra: The Secret of Seven (Balak)
Ibn Ezra discusses the secret of the sevens used in Balaam’s ritual to supposedly curse the Israelites. Seven altars, seven bulls, seven rams.
Ibn Ezra discusses the secret of the sevens used in Balaam’s ritual to supposedly curse the Israelites. Seven altars, seven bulls, seven rams.
Moses, according to the Rashbam, does not only transcribe God’s word into Torah. He also acts as editor, at least in the case of Balaam’s blessings.