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.
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Rashbam: Moses, Editor-in-Chief (Balak)
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.