Balaam (/ ˈ b eɪ l æ m /; [1] Hebrew: בִּלְעָם, romanized: Bīlʿām), son of Beor, [2] was a biblical figure, a non-Israelite prophet and diviner who lived in Pethor, a place identified with the ancient city of Pitru, thought to have been located between the region of Iraq and northern Syria in what is now southeastern Turkey.

2023年8月28日 · Balaam’s seven prophecies were seven blessings on God’s people; it was God’s enemies who were cursed. However, later on Balaam figured out a way to get his reward from Balak. Balaam advised the Moabites on how to entice the people of …

2023年12月8日 · In the story of Balaam, we find a man who professed obedience to the Lord, but grappled with a greedy heart. Let’s unpack the Bible story of Balaam and see what we can learn. Who Was Balaam in the Bible? The Bible tells us that Balaam was the son of Beor (Numbers 22:5), living in Pethor near the Euphrates River.

Balaam had just pronounced one of the most far-reaching truths ever uttered in any theology. “There is no enchantment against Jacob, no divination against Israel; now it shall be said of Jacob and Israel, ‘What has God wrought!’” ( 23:23 )

2024年1月25日 · Balaam, a wicked prophet, encounters a strange phenomenon involving an angel and a talking donkey on his way to speak with the Moabite officials. One of the weirdest passages in the Old Testament takes place between the chapters of Numbers 22-24.

2025年1月24日 · Balaam, non-Israelite prophet described in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) as a diviner who is importuned by Balak, king of Moab, to place a malediction on the people of Israel. After encountering an angel of Yahweh, Balaam declines to curse the people of …

Balaam son of Beor on his donkey, from Numbers 22. Balaam son of Beor is one of the most enigmatic figures in the Hebrew Bible, and one of the earliest to be referenced outside the biblical text.

Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet, is a complex figure in the biblical narrative, primarily appearing in the Book of Numbers. He is the son of Beor and hails from Pethor, near the Euphrates River (Numbers 22:5).

BALAAM (Heb. בַּלְעָם, בִּלְעָם), son of Beor, a non-Israelite diviner famous for his effectiveness, enlisted by Balak, king of Moab, to pronounce curses over the Israelites. The pronunciation Balaam reflects the Greek rendering of the name in the Septuagint.

Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet, is a central figure in this account, which unfolds during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. The narrative highlights themes of divine sovereignty, the futility of opposing God's will, and the blessings upon Israel.