Bible Trivia Question
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What did Balak send to Balaam?
Precious stones and jewels
Messengers
Soldiers
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Ah, the story of Balaam and his rather unconventional speaking donkey! It’s one of the more colorful tales found in the book of Numbers. When Balak, the king of Moab, heard about Israel’s approach, he wasn’t throwing a welcoming party—far from it! Instead, he sent messengers to Balaam, the renowned diviner, hoping that Balaam could come and curse the Israelites. The plot thickens since Balak believed that Balaam had the magical clout to sway fortunes.
Here’s a fun tidbit: the name Balaam itself means "not of the people," hinting at a kind of outsider status. It's interesting to note that the whole episode has an air of whimsy, especially when you pause to consider that it’s one of the few places in scripture where animals communicate intelligently. Make sure to highlight that Balaam's donkey isn't simply a plot device—the donkey can actually represent the wisdom and humility often overlooked by humans.
Also, Balaam is mentioned in other parts of the Bible, particularly 2 Peter, Revelation, and the Book of Jude, each time providing moral lessons centering around greed and disobedience. His story serves as a significant reminder that sometimes, wisdom and revelation can come from surprising sources—not just prophets or kings but even animals! So remember, not all message-bearers inspire equal trust!
Similar Bible Trivia Questions
What did Balak ask for Balaam to do to the nation that had "come out of Egypt"?
Curse it
Tell it to leave Canaan
Become a spy
What did Balak do when he heard that Balaam wouldn't come to him?
Took Balaam's son hostage
Consulted a witchdoctor
Sent more leaders to Balaam
What did Balaam say Balak could give him and he still wouldn't fulfill his request?
Ten thousand rivers of wine
His kingdom
Palace filled with silver and gold
In which region did Balak meet Balaam?
Valley of Eschol
Moab
Gilead
What did Balak do with cattle and sheep at Kiriath-Huzoth?
Sacrificed them
Let them go free
Gave them as a gift to Balaam
What animal did Balaam strike with a stick?
Donkey
Sheep
Goat
Arad
Azmon
Kadesh
Near what river did Balaam live?
Jordan
Tigris
Euphrates
How many servants did Balaam take with him?
Three
Four
Two
How many times did Balaam strike his donkey?
Two
Four
One