BALAK

ba'-ak balaq, ("devastator" or "one who lays waste"):

Mentioned in connection with the story of Balaam/Balak (Numbers 22-24; compare Joshua 24:9; Judges 11:25; Micah 6:5; Revelation 2:14). He was the king of Moab who hired Balaam to pronounce a curse on the Israelites.

See BALAAM.

Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'BALAK'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.