There is a clear parallel between Balak and events in the Book of Exodus. In both narratives, kings (Pharaoh of Egypt and Balak of Moab), alarmed about the success of the Jewish People, conspire to ...

God came to Balaam and said, “Who are these men with you?” Balaam said to God, “Balak the son of Zippor the king of Moab has sent [them] to me, [saying], ‘Behold the people coming out of Egypt, a ...

Numbers 23:8 is a powerful statement of divine authority and protection. When Balaam, hired to curse the Israelites, says, “How can I curse whom God has not cursed?” he is acknowledging that he cannot ...