Balaam means in the bible: Balak, the king of Moab, offered to bribe a prophet named Pethor from Pethor, by the Euphrates. He wanted him to curse Num. 22:5-18. His life was saved with the help of an ass. 22:22-35. The curse became a blessing. 23-24. 23:4-5; Josh. 24:9-10; Neh. 13:2 His counsel, Num. 31:16; slain, 31:8; Josh. 13:22; Micah 6:5; 2 Pet. 2:22; Micah 6:5; 2 Pet. 2:14.
(in Bible Dictionary)