Batman: Robin, the Bible chapter we are summarizing today is Numbers 23!

Robin: What does it say, Batman?

Batman: It says that God told Balaam to bless the Israelites, and not to curse them, as Balak wanted him to do.

Joker: So why did Balak want Balaam to curse them?

Robin: He was afraid of the Israelites, Joker!

Batman: That's right, Robin. But Balaam refused to obey Balak and bless the Israelites.

Catwoman: What a noble man!

Batman: Indeed, Catwoman. He gave four oracles in a row, each one praising the Israelites and blessing them.

Riddler: That's it?

Robin: Pretty much, Riddler. God also told Balaam not to turn aside from the words that He commanded him.

Penguin: So what did Balaam do?

Batman: He did as God commanded him, and blessed the Israelites.

Joker: What a bore!