Balak Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Balak, son of Zippor, was the king of Moab who tried to curse Israel through Balaam.
Midianite prophet who worked against Israel, son of Zippor (NUM 22:2)
Lineage: Zippor › Balak
Names
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Balak
who lays waste or destroys
- en Balac · Also called
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Balak
· Also called · H1111 none · NUM 22:2 devastator
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King of Moab
· Title · H4428, H4124 G935, none · NUM 22:4 king [of] Moab
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בָּלָ֖ק
balaq · H1111 · NUM 22:2 devastator
- he בָּלָק · H1111
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מֶ֥לֶךְ לְמוֹאָ֖ב
melek ləmoav · Title · H4428, H4124 · NUM 22:4 king [of] Moab
- el Βαλακ Balak · none · NUM 22:2
- el Βαλάκ · G0904
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βασιλεὺς Μωαβ
basileùs Mōab · Title · G935, none · NUM 22:4 king of Moab
- bg Валак
Mentioned in (42)
Num 22:2
Num 22:4
Num 22:7
Num 22:10
Num 22:13
Num 22:14
Num 22:15
Num 22:16
Num 22:18
Num 22:35
Num 22:36
Num 22:37
Num 22:38
Num 22:39
Num 22:40
Num 22:41
Num 23:1
Num 23:2
Num 23:3
Num 23:5
Num 23:7
Num 23:11
Num 23:13
Num 23:15
Num 23:16
Num 23:17
Num 23:18
Num 23:25
Num 23:26
Num 23:27
Num 23:28
Num 23:29
Num 23:30
Num 24:10
Num 24:12
Num 24:13
Num 24:25
Josh 24:9
Judg 11:17
Judg 11:25
Mic 6:5
Rev 2:14
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Family of origin
- Father: Zippor
- Mother: Unknown
Balak Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Balak was the king of Moab during the time when the Israelites were approaching the Promised Land (Num 22:4). Fearing the large number of Israelites, Balak hired the pagan prophet Balaam to curse them (Num 22:5-6). Despite Balak's repeated attempts and offerings, Balaam could only bless Israel as God commanded (Numbers 23-24). Balak became angry with Balaam for not cursing Israel and sent him away (Num 24:10-11). Balak is mentioned in the farewell speeches of Joshua (Jos 24:9) and Jephthah (Jdg 11:25) as an example of how God protected Israel from their enemies. The prophet Micah also refers to Balak's story as a reminder of God's righteousness (Mic 6:5). In Rev 2:14, Balak is associated with Balaam's scheme to entice Israel into idolatry and immorality. Balak's actions demonstrate the futility of opposing God's plan and people.
Balak Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Empty; spoiler, a son of Zippor, and king of the Moabites (Num. 22:2, 4). From fear of the Israelites, who were encamped near the confines of his territory, he applied to Balaam (q.v.) to curse them; but in vain (Josh. 24:9).
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