In the Book of Numbers chapter 22 the nation of Israel has been on a 40 year tour of the dessert. They are headed for the promised land of Canaan. Israel is entering Canaan from the East and is in the plains of Moab. The plains of Moab are a 10 mile stretch along the rift valley that goes up into the hill country of Jordan. The Israelites are there waiting to enter into the land of Canaan. The King of Moab is a fellow by the name of Balak. Balak is not convinced that Israel is simply going to leave him and his Kingdom alone. He is worried because Israel is powerful and has heard of their recent victories in battle. Balak wants to figure out a way to get the upper hand on the Israelites. In Numbers 22:4-5 we read about Balak’s plan “So Balak son of Zippor, who was king of Moab at that time, 5 sent messengers to summon Balaam son of Beor, who was at Pethor, near the Euphrates River, in his native land. Balak said: “A people has come out of Egypt; they cover the face of the land and...
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