Balaam

1. Which king summoned Balaam?

A) Ahab.
B) David.
C) Saul.
D) Balak.

2. What animal spoke to Balaam?

A) A donkey.
B) A camel.
C) A horse.
D) A sheep.

3. In which book of the Bible is Balaam primarily mentioned?

A) Exodus.
B) Leviticus.
C) Numbers.
D) Deuteronomy.

4. What did Balaam's donkey do that was unusual?

A) It spoke to him.
B) It ran away.
C) It turned around.
D) It refused to move.

5. What did Balaam’s prophetic blessing include?

A) Victory for Moab.
B) God's favor upon Israel.
C) A promise of wealth.
D) Destruction of Israel.

6. Who was Balaam’s father?

A) Nadab.
B) Zimri.
C) Balaq.
D) Beor.

7. What instruction did God give Balaam about speaking?

A) Only speak what I tell you.
B) Bless everyone.
C) Curse the enemies.
D) Speak freely.

8. How many times did Balaam attempt to curse Israel?

A) Five times.
B) Two times.
C) Three times.
D) One time.

9. Which nation was Balaam associated with?

A) Moab.
B) Israel.
C) Ammon.
D) Egypt.

10. Where was Balaam originally from?

A) Nazareth
B) Jerusalem
C) Pethor
D) Bethlehem

11. What was the consequence for Israel engaging in the Heresy of Peor?

A) Deadly divine judgements against participants
B) Immediate victory over their enemies
C) Blessings from God
D) Increased prosperity

12. How many prophecies did Balaam deliver about Israel?

A) Nine
B) Five
C) Three
D) Seven

13. What was the fate of Balaam according to Joshua 13:22?

A) He was exiled from his homeland.
B) He became king of Israel.
C) He died by the sword during a battle for Midianite land.
D) He lived peacefully in Moab.

14. What was Balaam's reaction when he saw the Angel of the Lord?

A) He attacked the angel.
B) He turned back to Pethor.
C) He ignored it and continued on his way.
D) He repented immediately.

15. What is the earliest extra-biblical reference to Balaam?

A) The Second Epistle of Peter
B) The Deir Alla inscription
C) The Book of Micah
D) The Book of Revelation

16. What does the New Testament symbolize Balaam as?

A) A symbol of peace.
B) A symbol of wisdom.
C) A symbol of greed.
D) A symbol of leadership.

17. According to the documentary hypothesis, which source describes Balaam giving two blessings and making sacrifices on seven altars?

A) The Priestly text
B) The Jahwist text
C) The Elohist text
D) The Deuteronomist text

18. What name is used for Agag in the Septuagint, other Greek versions, and the Samaritan Pentateuch?

A) Agag
B) Amalek
C) Gog
D) Og

19. Where was the Deir Alla inscription found?

A) In Jordan
B) In Egypt
C) In Iraq
D) In Israel

20. What is the estimated date range for the Deir Alla inscription?

A) 1000–900 BCE
B) 840–760 BCE
C) 600–500 BCE
D) 400–300 BCE

21. What colors were used to paint the Deir Alla inscription?

A) Purple and gold inks
B) Green and yellow inks
C) Red and black inks
D) Blue and white inks

22. Which deities are associated with Balaam in the Deir Alla inscription?

A) Ashtar, Shgr, and Shadday gods and goddesses
B) Balak and Baal
C) Isis and Osiris
D) Yahweh and Moses

23. What epithet is often attached to Balaam's name in rabbinical literature?

A) The righteous
B) Rasha (the wicked one)
C) Chosen one
D) The enlightened

24. How is Balaam's name interpreted to reflect his legacy?

A) "Leader of the faithful"
B) "Friend of all nations"
C) "Belo 'Am" (without people) or "Billa' 'Am" (one that ruined a people)
D) "Savior of many"

25. At what age did Balaam die according to the text?

A) 75
B) 33
C) 50
D) 100

26. Which biblical figures are suggested to be likened to Balaam in the Talmud?

A) Moses
B) Jesus
C) Solomon
D) David

27. What liturgical prayer is based on Balaam's exclamation?

A) Ma Tovu
B) Yigdal
C) Shema Yisrael
D) Adon Olam

28. Who associates the magi with Balaam in his commentary on Matthew's Gospel?

A) Thomas Aquinas
B) Martin Luther
C) John Calvin
D) Dale Allison

29. How does Dale Allison connect the magi and Balaam?

A) Both were 'from the east'
B) Both were prophets in the Old Testament
C) Both were kings of Israel
D) Both were disciples of Jesus

30. In which holy text is there no clear reference to Balaam?

A) The Hadith
B) The Qur'an
C) The Torah
D) The Bible

31. How long did the Israelites remain in the Wilderness of Wanderings due to Balaam's curse?

A) 10 years
B) 40 years
C) 60 years
D) 20 years

32. What was the consequence of the advice Balaam gave to the Canaanite kings?

A) Balaam was exiled from his land
B) The Canaanite women were captured by the Israelites
C) The Israelites were victorious in battle
D) A plague spread among the Israelites, killing seventy thousand

33. What form did Balaam's knowledge and faith leave him in?

A) A river of fire
B) A cloud of smoke
C) A mountain of stone
D) A white dove

34. What was the relationship between Balaam and Lot according to al-Tha'labi?

A) Balaam was descended from Lot
B) Balaam was a brother of Lot
C) Balaam had no relation to Lot
D) Balaam was an enemy of Lot

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