Balaam A prophet from Transjordan, retained by Balak to utter threats against the enemies of Moab. Although the legend of Num. 23–4 showsBalaam as obedient to the word of the Lord, elsewhere he was responsible for causing Israel to sin at Baal-peor (Num. 31: 16) and he becomes the very type of mercenary prophet who is hired to utter curses (2 Pet. 2: 15). Indeed the donkey on which he rode could see more clearly than the professional seer on his back (Num. 22: 33).
The birth of Christ was a highly anticipated event. So much that a king was ready to slaughter thousands because of it. So it's no wonder that 'The Tile Thatcher's Play: The Nativity" is full of references to prophets and prophecies. The director should take notice of this and give the production an overall feeling of anticipation and excitement, as the real birth was, back in the day.
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