Numbers 22:2-25:9; Micah 5:6-6:8
by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem
Commentary:
We read in our weekly Torah portion about Balak, king of Moab, who was frightened by thevictorious people of Israel after they defeated the mighty Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan. (Both of these battles are still remembered in daily Jewish prayers!)
Balak turned to spiritual powers for help: He called upon Balaam,...