And the wise men in divination, etc.: Come and observe, in divination, Bilak was greater than all the wise men, and Bil'am was skilled in omens. And therefore, when Bilak wanted to join him, what is written? "And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian went with the instruments of divination in their hands." Come and observe, in the speech of his mouth, Bilam was greater than all the sorcerers of the world, and by observing that augury, he knew how to direct the hour to curse, and therefore his curses were fulfilled. And therefore, Bilak wanted to complete the matter with divination and omens, for therefore he joined him.