Lux Domini
And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.

Key themes

PrayerJustice and mercyPilgrimageRebellion

Glossary

Amorites People

Highlanders, or hillmen, the name given to the descendants of one of the sons of Canaan ( Gen. 14:7 ), called Amurra or Amurri in the Assyrian and Egyptian inscriptions.

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).