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Title: Balaam Evil?
Post by: BubbleBoy on August 24, 2011, 11:58:37 PM

I just read the story of Balaam in Numbers and did a little research to make sure there was nothing I missed, and now I really can't understand why he is considered evil. Not only is he considered evil for Redemption purposes, but also I remember being told the story of him and his donkey in Sunday school, and he was made out to be evil then as well--or at least, that's what I remember.

However, the only even remotely evil thing it seems Balaam ever did was whack a donkey, and I mean, who hasn't done that at least 3 times? Seriously, Balak hired this guy to curse Israel, but he did exactly what God told him and blessed them instead. I can't see why anyone would consider him evil.

What's the deal?

Title: Re: Balaam Evil?
Post by: Alex_Olijar on August 25, 2011, 12:00:59 AM

Let me know if this (http://www.aish.com/tp/i/moha/48925657.html) helps. It's a Jewish source.

Title: Re: Balaam Evil?
Post by: Ironica on August 25, 2011, 12:31:55 AM

Keep reading on in numbers and you will find your answer ;)

Title: Re: Balaam Evil?
Post by: Prof Underwood on August 25, 2011, 12:42:18 AM

Quote from: Ironica on August 25, 2011, 12:31:55 AM

Keep reading on in numbers and you will find your answer ;)

More specifically Numbers ch 31 :)

Title: Re: Balaam Evil?
Post by: stefferweffer on August 25, 2011, 08:22:01 AM

Also see what is said of him in the New Testament.