Lux Domini
And now art thou any thing better than Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab? did he ever strive against Israel, or did he ever fight against them,

Key themes

Justice and mercySalvationApostasyDeliverance

Glossary

Moab Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Kerak.

Balak Person

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.

Zippor Person

A little bird, the father of Balak, king of Moab ( Num. 22:2 , 4).