New reading of the Mesha Stele inscription has major consequences for biblical history Naftali Hirschl, PhD. Allgemein, Israel & Diaspora 20.05.2019 3 Minutes Line of the inscription lends credence to the story of Balaam in the Book of Numbers, Tel Aviv University researchers say. The legendary King Balak from the Book of Numbers may have been a real historical figure, according to a new reading... Please register here, or login below. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password Published by Naftali Hirschl, PhD. View all posts by Naftali Hirschl, PhD. Published 20.05.2019