Balaam continues the prophecy under the control of the Spirit of God.

## Like valleys they spread out...beside the waters ##

Balaam is emphasizing how beautiful and impressive the Israelite camp is. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])

## aloes planted by Yahweh ##

Aloes are shrubs or trees with a pleasant smell. AT: "aloes which Yahweh has planted" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])