1)

Why does the Torah write "va'Yikar" in connection with Bil'am, and "va'Yikra" in connection with Moshe?

1.

Rashi and Ramban: Refer to Vayikra, 1:1:5:1. 1 (When Hashem appeared to Bil'am, his hair stood on end, a trembling seized him, he was gripped with terror, his whole demeanor changed and he fell on his face to the ground - Ramban).

2.

Refer to Vayikra, 1:1:5:2.


1

The Ramban adds that the Torah also uses the Lashon "Vayavo Elokim el Bil'am" ? in 22:2, and by others who were not prophets - such as Avimelech - in Bereishis 20:3, and Lavan - in Bereishis 31:24 - See Ramban.

2)

Why, on this occasion, did Hashem appear to Bil'am by day?

1.

Rashi and Ramban: In honor of Yisrael.

3)

What was Bil'am referring to when he said ?es Shiv?as ha?Mizb'chos'?

1.

Rashi: He was referring to the seven Mizbe'chos that the Avos built, 1 and was boasting that he built as many as all of them combined. 2


1

Rashi: Avraham - four, Yitzchak - one and Ya'akov - two.

2

Refer also to 23:1:1:1**.

4)

Why did Bil?am see fit to tell Hashem about the Mizb'chos that he had built?

1.

Ramban (in Pasuk 1): He did so in the form of a prayer, in the hope that Hashem would accept his sacrifices favorably and grant him his request. 1


1

But He did not, as stated in the next Pasuk.

5)

Why did Bil'am conclude "Va'a'al Par va'Ayil ba'Mizbe'ach"?

1.

Rashi: He was boasting that, whereas Avraham brought only a ram on the Mizbe'ach, he brought a bull as well (on each Mizbe'ach)!

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