Balaam

Balaam, the son of Beor, was a man who had the gift of prophecy. He is mentioned in conjunction with the five kings of Midian. When the Israelites were encamped in the plains of Moab, Balak, the king of Moab, sent for Balaam to curse the children of Israel. Balaam was at first prohibited by God from going, but eventually was allowed to go. He yielded to the temptations of riches and honor which Balak set before him, but God's anger was kindled at this manifestation of determined self-will, and the angel of the Lord stood in Balaam's way as an adversary against him. In the end, Balaam fought with the Midianites against the Israelites, and was slain by the sword of the people whom he had endeavored to curse.

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