ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Balak

Balak is a character in a story from a very old book called the Bible. In the story, Balak is a king who wants to hurt some people called the Israelites. So he asks a powerful magician named Balaam to come and curse them.

But something strange happens. Every time Balaam tries to put a curse on the Israelites, he ends up saying good things about them instead! It's like he can't help it.

Eventually, Balak gets really frustrated with Balaam and sends him away. The story teaches us that sometimes even bad intentions can turn out okay in the end, and that it's important to listen to your conscience and do what's right.