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Balaam son of Beor was put to death because his advice caused the people of Israel to turn against the Lord at Mount Peor (Numbers 31:16). He was judged for his evil actions (compare 2 Peter 2:15; Jude 1:11).
People
Balaam: A prophet hired to curse Israel but blessed them instead Beor: Father of Balaam Evi: Midianite king killed in battle against Israel Hur: A Midianite king killed by the Israelites Reba: A Midianite king killed by the Israelites Rekem: A Midianite king killed by the Israelites Zur: Midianite king defeated by Israel
Places
Midian: A nation descended from Abraham; oppressed Israel in the time of the judges
Glossary
Balaam Deuteronomy, Book of Evi Hur King Midian, Midianite Numbers, Book of Reba Rekem (Person) Zur
Topics
Balaam: Death of Evi: Prince of Midian, Killed Homicide: Justifiable, Described as Killing Enemies in Battle Hur: A King of Midian Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Return to the Plains of Moab: Midianites Destroyed and Balaam Slain Massacre: Midianites Midianites with the Moabites: Punished for Seducing Israel Midianites: Governed by Kings Reba: Killed by the Israelites Rekem: A King of the Midianites, Killed by the Israelites War of Extermination Zur: A Prince of Midian