BALAAM

BALAAM: (1) General References to Nu 22:5,12,21,36; 31:8,16; Mic 6:5; 2Pe 2:15 (2) "The Mercenary Prophet," Life Summarized, ---Famous, Nu 22:5,6 ---Self-willed Nu 22:12-22 ---Saved from destruction by his beast Nu 22:33 ---Double-minded,---eloquent in prophecy, but presumptuous in seeking to alter the Divine plan. Nu 23:1-30; 24:1-25 ---Sent home, his mission a failure Nu 24:10 ---An evil counsellor Nu 31:16 ---Besetting sin, avarice 2Pe 2:15