- 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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Ba•laam
(bā′ləm),USA pronunciation n. Ba•laam•ite
(bā′lə mīt′),USA pronunciation n.
Ba•laam•it•i•cal
(bā′lə mit′i kəl),USA pronunciation adj.
- Biblea 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.
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Balaam /ˈbeɪlæm/ n
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