Translations
Original
Notes
This passage clearly uses humor to make fun of Balaam, the professional diviner. The story shows that his spiritual understanding and obedience to God were less than those of his own donkey.
The story of Balak and Balaam marks an important turning point in Israel’s history. It includes humor, drama, and deep teaching about God.
The story makes one main point clear. The Lord’s will must be carried out. No one could stop his plan for Israel.
Glossary
Ammon, Ammonites Balaam Balak Curse, Cursed Deuteronomy, Book of False Prophets Jannes and Jambres Moab, Moabites Moses Numbers, Book of Path Prophets, False Shittim (Place)
Topics
Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Remonstrates with Balaam Animals: Cruelty to Balaam Balaam: Anger of, Rebuked by his Ass Donkey: Domesticated used for Riding Fence: Made of Stone Walls Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Return to the Plains of Moab: Balaam not Permitted to Curse Israel Miracles: Catalogue of Balaam's Donkey Speaks Repentance: Balaam, of his Spiritual Blindness Vineyards: Frequently Walled or Fenced with Hedges Walls of Vineyards