Lexical Definition
Βαλάκ Balák (bal-ak') Balak N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (בָּלָק)
Balac.
- Balak, a Moabite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Βαλὰκ | Balak | Rev.2.14 |
| Βαλαάκ | Balak | LXX.Num.22.2 • LXX.Num.22.4 • LXX.Num.22.10 • LXX.Num.22.14 • LXX.Num.22.15 • LXX.Num.22.16 • LXX.Num.22.18 • LXX.Num.22.38 • LXX.Num.22.39 • LXX.Num.23.3 • LXX.Num.23.5 • LXX.Num.23.7 • LXX.Num.23.12 • LXX.Num.23.13 • LXX.Num.23.15 • LXX.Num.23.16 • LXX.Num.23.17 • LXX.Num.23.29 • LXX.Num.24.12 • LXX.Num.24.13 • LXX.Num.24.25 • LXX.Judg.11.25 • LXX.Mic.6.5 |
| Balak did | LXX.Num.23.2 • LXX.Num.23.30 | |
| Balak hearing | LXX.Num.22.36 | |
| Balak sacrificed | LXX.Num.22.40 | |
| Balak said | LXX.Num.22.37 • LXX.Num.23.11 • LXX.Num.23.25 • LXX.Num.23.27 • LXX.Num.24.10 | |
| Balak taking | LXX.Num.22.41 | |
| Balak took | LXX.Num.23.28 | |
| Balak was enraged | LXX.Num.24.10 | |
| O Balak | LXX.Num.23.18 | |
| of Balak | LXX.Num.22.7 • LXX.Num.22.13 • LXX.Num.22.18 • LXX.Num.22.35 | |
| to Balak | LXX.Num.23.1 • LXX.Num.23.26 |
Abbott-Smith
Βαλάκ, ὁ, indecl. (Heb. בָּלָק),
Balak; (Nu 22:2): Re 2:14.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 22:2 |
| Revelation | 2:14 |
Profile
Male • Moabite king • King of Moab who hired Balaam to curse Israel.
King living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Balak, son of Zippor, was the king of Moab who tried to curse Israel through Balaam.
- A king in Moab living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.22.2;
- referred to as Balak בָּלָק, or Balak Βαλάκ;
- a son of Zippor צִפּוֹר.
Balak was the king of Moab during the time when the Israelites were approaching the Promised Land (Numbers 22:4). Fearing the large number of Israelites, Balak hired the pagan prophet Balaam to curse them (Numbers 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 (Numbers 24:10-11). Balak is mentioned in the farewell speeches of Joshua (Joshua 24:9) and Jephthah (Judges 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 (Micah 6:5). In Revelation 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.
All entries for Balak: בָּלָק ☩ Βαλάκ
Related Profiles:
- Zippor (father)