The meaning of “בָּלָק”
Understanding Bâlâq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Balak. - § Balak = "devastator" - Balak, a Moabitish king 1) a king of Moab who hired Balaam to curse Israel
בָּלָק
Balak. - § Balak = "devastator" - Balak, a Moabitish king 1) a king of Moab who hired Balaam to curse Israel
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 23:3 | “And Balaam said unto Balak, Stand by thy burnt offering, and I will go: peradventure the Lord will come to meet me: and whatsoever he sheweth me I will tell thee. And he went to an high place.” Word: בָּלָק (Bâlâq) | |
| Joshua 24:9 | “Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and warred against Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you:” Word: בָּלָק (Bâlâq) | |
| Judges 11:25 | “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,” Word: בָּלָק (Bâlâq) | |
| Micah 6:5 | “O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of the Lord.” Word: בָּלָק (Bâlâq) |
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