Balaam Prophet whose Donkey Spoke

Balaam was a non-Israelite prophet hired by Balak to curse Israel. God intervened through a speaking donkey and turned Balaam's curses into blessings. However, Balaam later advised Balak to lead Israel into sin through idolatry and immorality, resulting in judgment on Israel.

1. Hired by Balakc. 1406 BC

   Moab's King Balak hires Balaam to curse Israel.

   NUM 22:1-6

2. The Donkeyc. 1406 BC

   Balaam's donkey sees the angel and speaks to him.

   NUM 22:22-35

3. First Oraclec. 1406 BC

   Balaam blesses Israel instead of cursing them.

   NUM 23:7-10

4. Second & Third Oraclesc. 1406 BC

   Balaam continues blessing Israel despite Balak's fury.

   NUM 23:18-24, 24:3-9

5. Messianic Prophecyc. 1406 BC

   Balaam prophesies a star from Jacob - the coming Messiah.

   NUM 24:17

6. Evil Counselc. 1406 BC

   Balaam advises Moab to seduce Israel into idolatry and immorality.

   NUM 31:16, REV 2:14

7. Deathc. 1406 BC

   Balaam is killed when Israel conquers Midian.

   NUM 31:8