Then Balaam got up and returned home, and Balak went his own way.
Now leave at once and go home! I said I would reward you handsomely, but the Lord has kept you from being rewarded.”
Now I am going back to my people, but come, let me warn you of what this people will do to your people in days to come.”
While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with Moabite women,
Among their victims were Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.
In addition to those slain in battle, the Israelites had put to the sword Balaam son of Beor, who practiced divination.