by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 24, 2015 | Balak
While the Israelites are encamped at Shittim, they begin to sin with the daughters of Moab, joining in their idolatrous practices. God instructs Moses to take the tribal leaders and mete out justice against the sinners. As Moses instructs the judges to slay...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 24, 2015 | Balak
Three times Balaam sets out to curse the Children of Israel on behalf of Balak and three times he fails. Each time, Balak takes him to a different vantage point from which he can see less and less of the Israelites. Balaam has Balak set up seven altars, upon which he...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 24, 2015 | Balak
Balak, king of Moab, is determined to protect his people from the nation camped in the plains of Moab. He sends messengers to known sorcerer Balaam, asking him to come curse the Israelites. Balaam insists he can only do what God allows him and consults with God in a...
