1. Balaam said to Balak, “Build seven altars here, then bring seven bulls and seven rams.”
2. After Balak had done this, they sacrificed a bull and a ram on each altar.
3. Then Balaam said, “Wait here beside your offerings, and I'll go somewhere to be alone. Perhaps the Lord will appear to me. If he does, I will tell you everything he says.” And he left.
4. When God appeared to him, Balaam said, “I have built seven altars and have sacrificed a bull and a ram on each one.”
5. The Lord gave Balaam a message, then sent him back to tell Balak.
6. When Balaam returned, he found Balak and his officials standing beside the offerings.
7. Balaam said:“King Balak of Moab brought mefrom the hills of Syriato curse Israeland announce its doom.