Who was the king of Moab who hired Balaam to curse the Israelites?
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Correct answer: Balak
King Balak of Moab feared the massive number of Israelites. He sent messengers to Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet, offering a reward if he would use his spiritual powers to curse Israel.
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