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The story of Balaak and Balaam is in Numbers, Chapter 22:2 - 24:25

Curses, Foiled Again

    The King of Moab was named Balak
       Truth be told, he was cruel, diabolic

    Afraid of the Israelites, he hired the sorcerer Balaam
        a ‘prophet-for-hire,’ he’d curse the Jews with nary a qualm

    Yet whenever Balaam tried to curse the Jews
        praises issued forth from his mouth, quite a few

    Balak had figured the Jews’ leader, Moses, fights with words of the Lord
        So he'd hire the prophet Balaam; the Lord also infuses his vocal cords… 

    But poor Balak made one enormous mistake
        Moses stuttered badly – ‘twas Aaron’s words made the earth quake
           
     Moses’ hidden weapon was his heart, united with God, whom he loved
        unlike mercenary Balaam ~ for a heart he was devoid of
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Maverick Avatar
November 19, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Well you really got to the heart of things Mr..??? Er G W.' Artless almost.' Balaks plans made toast.' I don't know if you could do with a breville? You get more bread for your dough Ya'know..' also you can boast about the toast.' And How to impress the host the most' well?? Mainly' anyway.)
Tor Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Gershon thanks for sharing I remember your thoughts written from the Bible. Incredible story. Enjoyed your biblical thoughts today my friend...
Greenhough Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Did Moses really stutter? We only know what is written. Anyhow, he didn't stutter in the movies. I enjoy these history poems.
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