The sons of Israel also killed Balaam the son of Beor, the diviner, with the sword among the rest of their slain.

Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and fought against Israel, and he sent and summoned Balaam the son of Beor to curse you.

But I was not willing to listen to Balaam. So he had to bless you, and I delivered you from his hand.