https://www.afa.net/the-stand/faith/2022/10/balaam-the-ancient-huckster-lives-today/

During the period of transition from Egypt to the Promised Land, there was another “spiritual” leader who had a similar effect on the people. I can’t help but think of him as well when I contemplate how poorly the church is being guided today.

His name was Balaam.

His story is told in Numbers 22-24.