Balaam

A prophet from Pethor by the Euphrates, bribed by Balak, king of Moab, to curse the Israelites, Num. 22:5–18; his life saved by means of the ass, 22:22–35; the curse turned to blessing, 23–24; Deut. 23:4–5; Josh. 24:9–10; Neh. 13:2; his counsel, Num. 31:16; slain, 31:8; Josh. 13:22; Micah 6:5; 2 Pet. 2:15; Jude 1:11; Rev. 2:14.