Balak

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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ISBE

ba'-ak balaq, ("devastator" or "one who lays waste"): Mentioned in connection with the story of Balaam/Balak ( Nu 22-24 ; compare Jos 24:9 ; Jud 11:25 ; Mic 6:5 ; Re 2:14 ). He was the king of Moab who hired Balaam to pronounce a curse on the Israelites. See BALAAM .

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

(spoiler), son of Zippor, king of the Moabites, who hired Balaam to curse the Israelites; but his designs were frustrated int he manner recorded in (Numbers 22:24) (B.C. 1451.)

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