In chapter 23 of Numbers, Balaam instructed the Moabite King, Balak, to have seven altars build and to have sacrifices offered onto them.
Once that is done, Balaam went alone to the top of the hill and spoke to God. Balaam went back to Balak and uttered a prophecy, blessing the Israelite. Balak was furious, and went to another hill. This time, another seven altars were build and offered sacrifices on them.
Again, Balaam spoke to the Lord and then went back to speak to Balak.
A second prophecy was uttered. In the prophecy, Balaam stated that God is not like men, who lie and change their minds. Another blessing was sent to the Israelites and a warning for Balak that no charm or witchcraft can be used on His people, for they are like a mighty lion.
Balak was increasingly angry at this, and then took Balaam to a third place atop Mount Peor, overlooking the desert.
Balaam again had seven altars built, along with the same offerings.
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