The final showdown of Balak and Balaam

The final showdown between Balak and Balaam occured in Numbers, chapter 24.

From atop Mount Peor, Balaam did not need to go on to have the Lord speak for him.  The spirit of God spoke through him this time, blessing the people of Israel, who are an abundant people and will devour all of their enemies.  They are like a mighty lion.  The final lines of the prophecy are: "Whoever blesses Israel will be blessed, and whoever curses Israel will be cursed."

Balak was angry at Balaam.  But Balaam told Balak that not even for all of the silver and gold in Balak's palace will he go against the Lord and curse the Israelites.

As Balaam was to go away, he offered a final prophecy to Balak and the Moabites, one that resonated like the other prophecies.  They will be destroyed by the Israelites.  Then, he added that Israel will continue to be victorious against the surrounding nations.