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Balak
Balak in the Bible — Midianite prophet who worked against Israel, son of Zippor (NUM 22:2). Balak belonged to the tribe of Midianite. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “who lays waste or destroys”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Midianite
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (2)
Balakproper name
- Hebrew
- בָּלָ֖ק
- Transliteration
- balaq
- Meaning
- devastator
- Greek
- Βαλακ
- Reference
- NUM 22:2
- Strong's
- H1111
King of Moabtitle
- Hebrew
- מֶ֥לֶךְ לְמוֹאָ֖ב
- Transliteration
- melek ləmoav
- Meaning
- king [of] Moab
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Μωαβ
- Reference
- NUM 22:4
- Strong's
- H4428, H4124
Family & Relationships (1)
son
Zippor(NUM 22:2)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Balak in the Bible?
Balak is described in the Bible as Midianite prophet who worked against Israel, son of Zippor (NUM 22:2). Balak belonged to the tribe of Midianite.
What does the name Balak mean?
The name Balak means “who lays waste or destroys” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.