Zippor

Zippor (Zip´or; Heb., “bird”)

The father of Balak, the king of Moab who hired Balaam to curse Israel (Num 22:2; Num 22:4; Josh 24:9).

Num 22:2

2Now Balak son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.

Num 22:4

4And Moab said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will now lick up all that is around us, as an ox licks up the grass of the field.” Now Balak son of Zippor w ... View more

Josh 24:9

9Then King Balak son of Zippor of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent and invited Balaam son of Beor to curse you,

HarperCollins Dictionary

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