Day 80 - Read Numbers 24-25

Balaam sought guidance from evil spirits in the past. He now chose to trust God. God gave a message to Balaam concerning the blessings of Israel. Balak became angry with Balaam. Balaam shared a vision from God. He saw a blessed Israel who conquered its enemies. The people of Israel participated in sacrificing to Baal (a false god). God ordered Moses to hang the chiefs of the people who participated. Those who participated in the worship of Baal were killed. A man of Israel made his house unclean by bringing a woman from outside of Israel into his family against God’s command. Israel was struck with a plague. Phinehas, a descendant of Aaron, killed the man and woman and the plague was ended. Twenty-four thousand people died.