And Balak son of Zipper saw all that Israel had done unto the Amorites;

So Moab said unto the elders of Midian - Now, shall the gathered host lick up all that are round about us, as the ox doth lick up the verdure of the field. But, Balak son of Zippor, was king unto Moab at that time.

Then said Balaam unto God, - Balak, son of Zipper king of Moab, hath sent unto me:

And they came in unto Balaam, - and said unto him - Thus, said Balak son of Zipper, Do not be withheld, I pray thee from coming unto me:

Then took he up his parable and said, - Rise, Balak, and hear, Give ear unto me son of Zippor!

And Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest saw it, so he rose up out of the midst of the assembly, and took a spear in his hand;