Balak
2021 January Filed in:
Numbers 22:2-25:9 • Michah 5:6(7)-6:8 • Mark 11:12-26
- What does Balak ( בלק) mean? How does he live up to his name?
- Why does the Torah say that the King of Moab was afraid of Israel?
- Moab and Midian were ancient enemies, so why did Balak seek alliance with Midian?
- Why did Balak call for Balaam?
- Where did Balaam live?
- What does the name Balaam ( בלעם) mean?
- What was G-d’s response after Balaam left for Moab?
- What did Balaam’s donkey see as they rode along the road?
- How many times did Balaam’s donkey try to warn him of danger?
- What miracle happened when the donkey was struck by Balaam’s staff?
- How many times did Balaam instruct Balak to build alters to offer sacrifices?
- What extraordinary quality did Balaam see in Israel?
- Two animals spoke in the Bible. One was Balaam’s donkey. What was the other?