The portrait of Balaam in Numbers 22-24

Interpretation | July 1, 1997| | Copyright

Balaam is not presented favorably in most biblical texts that allude to him. One notable exception is the Balaam story (Numbers 22-24) and-outside the Bible-a recently discovered Aramaic inscription. The author of Numbers goes so far as to portray this non-Israelite not only as a believer but even as a prophet of Yahweh.

THE UNUSUAL STORY OF BALAAM is preceded by the narrative of Israel's attempt to enter the promised land from the east (Num 20:15-21:35) after failing to do so from the south (14:39-45). Moses sends messages to four kings of the lands on Israel's route, asking permission to ...

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