Meaning Of The Word Balaam

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Balaam in American English
a prophet hired to curse the Israelites: when he beat his donkey, the animal rebuked him: Num. 22-24
noun: a Mesopotamian diviner who, when commanded by Balak to curse the Israelites, blessed them and uttered favorable prophecies after having been rebuked by the ass he rode. Num. 22–23

Balaam in British English
noun: a Mesopotamian diviner who, when summoned to curse the Israelites, prophesied future glories for them instead, after being reproached by his ass (Numbers 22–23)

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