and Zur] He was the father of the Midianitish woman, whom Phinehas slew, Chap. 25. 18. Balaam also] Chap. 24. vers. 25. he is said to returne to his place; that is, to his Countrey; but he either staid with the Midianites in his way homeward from the King of Moab, or returned to them againe from his Countrey of Syria, or Mesopotamia; howsoever it was just with God, that he should be a partner with them in punishment, who was their counsellour in sinne, ver. 16. See Annot. on Chap. 25. vers. 18.