Lexical Definition
בָּלָק Bâlâq (baw-lawk') Balak N:N-M-P
from בָּלַק; waster
Balak.
- § Balak = "devastator"
- Balak, a Moabitish king
1) a king of Moab who hired Balaam to curse Israel
See Greek: Βαλάκ
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מִבָּלָ֥ק | more than Balak | Judg.11.25 |
| לְבָלָ֗ק | to Balak | Num.23.3 |
| וּבָלָ֧ק | and Balak | Num.22.4 |
| בָלָֽק | Balak | Num.22.7 • Num.22.35 |
| בָלָ֤ק | Balak | Num.23.7 |
| בָלָ֜ק | Balak | Num.24.13 |
| בָלָ֛ק | Balak | Num.22.18 |
| בָלָ֔ק | Balak | Num.22.13 • Num.22.18 |
| בָּלָק֙ | Balak | Num.22.41 • Num.23.11 • Num.23.25 • Num.23.27 • Num.24.10 • Mic.6.5 |
| O Balak | Num.23.18 | |
| בָּלָ֧ק | Balak | Num.22.10 • Num.23.2 |
| בָּלָ֤ק | Balak | Josh.24.9 |
| בָּלָ֣ק | Balak | Num.22.16 |
| בָּלָ֜ק | Balak | Num.22.37 • Num.24.10 |
| בָּלָ֗ק | Balak | Num.22.38 • Num.23.13 |
| בָּלָ֖ק | Balak | Num.22.2 • Num.22.36 • Num.22.40 • Num.23.5 • Num.23.16 • Num.23.28 • Num.24.25 |
| בָּלָ֔ק | Balak | Num.23.1 • Num.23.2 • Num.23.15 • Num.23.17 • Num.23.29 • Num.23.30 |
| בָּלָ֑ק | Balak | Num.22.14 • Num.22.15 • Num.22.39 • Num.23.26 • Num.24.12 |
Extended Information
- A man of the Moabites living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.22.2
- son of: Zippor (צִפּוֹר)
- Also named: Balak (Βαλάκ "Balak" Βαλάκ)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בָּלָק proper name, masculine (devastator) king of Moab, בֶּן צִפּוֺר ׳בּ Num 22:2; Num 22:4; Num 22:7 + 37 t. Numbers 22-24 (all J E) + Josh 24:9 (E) Judg 11:25; Mic 6:5. בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר, בֵּלְאשַׁצַּר see בֵּל below בעל.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 22:2 · 22:4 · 22:7 |
| Joshua | 24:9 |
| Judges | 11:25 |
| Micah | 6:5 |
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)