Balaam
Prophet (foreign) · Conquest
Foreign prophet hired by Balak to curse Israel but compelled by God to bless them instead.
Profile
| Role | Prophet (foreign) |
| Era | Conquest |
| Testament | OT |
| Approximate Dates | c. 15th century BC |
| Birth Place | Pethor |
Key Locations
Key Events
- Hired by Balak, Donkey speaks, Blesses Israel three times, Prophesies star from Jacob, Later leads Israel into sin
Scripture References
Num 22-24, 31:16, 2 Pet 2:15, Rev 2:14
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