Overview
The Bible addresses zippor across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers and Joshua. Closely related themes include Moabites, Desert, Journey of Israel Through The, Midianites and Ox, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Balak and Balaam.
Key Bible verses about zippor
Old Testament
Numbers
And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.
And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time.
And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,
And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me: Let: Heb. Be not thou hindered from, etc
And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor:
People in the Bible and zippor
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying zippor for yourself
- Begin with Numbers 22:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Numbers and Joshua each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Balak and Balaam and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Moabites, Desert, Journey of Israel Through The, Midianites and Ox, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about zippor?
The Bible addresses zippor across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers and Joshua. Closely related themes include Moabites, Desert, Journey of Israel Through The, Midianites and Ox, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Balak and Balaam.
How many Bible verses are about zippor?
The Bible references zippor in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention zippor?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Numbers 22:2: “And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with zippor?
Balak and Balaam.
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