Reference: Zippor

a little bird, the father of Balak, king of Moab (Nu 22:2,4).

("a little bird".) Father of Balak (Nu 22:2,4). Tradition makes Moab and Midian one kingdom ruled by a king chosen alternately from each. Zippor is seemingly related to the Midianite name Zipporah; thus Balak may have been a Midianite. The language of Balaam about Balak's "house full of silver and gold" (Nu 22:18) harmonizes curiously with the latest revelations concerning Midian's metallic wealth. (See METALS; PARAN.)

Father of Balak (Nu 22:3-4,10,16; 23:18; Jos 24:9; Jg 11:25). The name, which doubtless in this case and in that of Zipporah has a totemistic significance, means 'sparrow.'

Zip'por

Father of Balak king of Moab. Nu 22:2-16; etc.

Zip'por

(sparrow), father of Balak king of Moab.

Nu 22:2,4,10,16; 23:18; Jos 24:9; Jg 11:25

Whether he was the "former king of Moab" alluded to in

Nu 21:26

we are not told. (B.C. 1451.)