Balak: Tries to Bribe Balaam to Curse Israel

…he sent messengers to summon Balaam son of Beor at Pethor, which is by the Euphrates in the land of his people. “Behold, a people has come out of Egypt,” said Balak. “They cover the face of the land and have settled next to me. …

Then Balak sent other princes, more numerous and more distinguished than the first messengers. …