Balaam

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Balaam [ˈbeɪlæm]

(Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament 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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