BALAAM AND THE TALKING DONKEY
(Based on Num 22-24, Deut 23:5-6, Josh 24:9-10, Neh 13:1-2, 2 Pet 2:15, Jude 11) Balak, the son of a king, Summoned Balaam, a pagan priest, To put a curse on the Israelites, Who had settled near him to the east. The Israelites were conquerors, So the prince was afraid of their horde. He wanted a hex put on them, Balaam would call on the Lord. Balaam supposedly met with success, When upon gods he would call, He was paid to bring curses or blessings, And he called upon them all. But now he had met the one true God, Whom he called to by divination. He boldly asked God to send a curse, On the whole Israelite nation. To Balak upon his throne, God’s denial was firmly relayed. When asked to curse, Balaam refused, Was the other message conveyed. But the prince was more determined-- He wanted those Israelites cursed. He sent a reward and officials, More distinguished than the first. Balaam opened his mouth to accept