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Balaam

Balaam summoned from Pethor

Numbers 22:5

He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which {is} by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me: {face: Heb. eye}

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Balaam's donkeyNUM 22:28

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Updated on August 15, 2026

Balaam

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.

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Journey Timeline

Hired by Balakc. 1406 BC
The Wilderness
Moab's King Balak hires Balaam to curse Israel.
NUM 22:1-6
The Donkeyc. 1406 BC
The Wilderness
Balaam's donkey sees the angel and speaks to him.
NUM 22:22-35
First Oraclec. 1406 BC
The Wilderness
Balaam blesses Israel instead of cursing them.
NUM 23:7-10
Second & Third Oraclesc. 1406 BC
The Wilderness
Balaam continues blessing Israel despite Balak's fury.
NUM 23:18-24; 24:3-9
Messianic Prophecyc. 1406 BC
The Wilderness
Balaam prophesies a star from Jacob - the coming Messiah.
NUM 24:17
Evil Counselc. 1406 BC
The Wilderness
Balaam advises Moab to seduce Israel into idolatry and immorality.
NUM 31:16; REV 2:14
Deathc. 1406 BC
The Wilderness
Balaam is killed when Israel conquers Midian.
NUM 31:8