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God showed his love for his people by giving them many blessings. These blessings were signs of his care and favor toward Israel.
The third message describes God's plan to bless Israel again.
Unhappy with Balaam's blessing, Balak hoped a new location would change the outcome. Although the exact location of Mount Peor is unknown, it was probably near a worship site for Baal of Peor and the Beth-peor (compare 25:3, 5). See Deuteronomy 3:29; 34:6 for where they buried Moses.
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.
Balaam Jacob Moab and Ammon Spirit Empowerment The Priestly Blessing
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Ammon, Ammonites Balaam Balak Curse, Cursed Deuteronomy, Book of Jacob Jannes and Jambres Moab, Moabites Moses Numbers, Book of Oracle Poetry, Biblical Prophecy Shittim (Place)
Topics
Balaam: A Prophet Prophecy: Gift of, Sometimes Possessed by Unconverted Men Tent by the People of Israel Tents of the Jews Contrasted with Those of the Arabs Tents: Called: Tabernacles