They went to Balaam and told him that Balak had said, “Balaam, if you come to Moab,
But he told his servants, “Keep an eye on Amnon. When he gets a little drunk from the wine and is feeling good, I'll give the signal. Then kill him! I've commanded you to do it, so don't be afraid. Be strong and brave.”
The king then presented Daniel with a lot of gifts; he promoted him to governor of Babylon Province and put him in charge of the other wise men.
Then Balak sent a larger group of officials, who were even more important than the first ones.
I'll pay you very well and do whatever you ask. Just come and place a curse on these people.”
Balak asked, “Why didn't you come when I invited you the first time? Did you think I wasn't going to pay you?”