Balaam PLUS Share Close Share Tweet Save PREVIOUS Baker NEXT Balak BALAAM Prophet hired by King Balak of Moab to curse Israel (Nm 22). His donkey talked (22:21-30; 2Pt 2:16). He blessed Israel (Nm 23–24; Jos 24:10; Neh 13:2). Executed for practicing divination (Nm 31:8; Jos 13:22; 2Pt 2:15; Jd 11; Rv 2:14). PREVIOUS Baker NEXT Balak