# He received this prophecy

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God gave him this prophecy" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# Balaam son of Beor

Beor was Balaam's father. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:5](../22/05.md).

# whose eyes are wide open

This idiom means he sees and understands clearly. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])