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Balak

Balak ba'-ak balaq, ("devastator" or "one who lays waste"): Mentioned in connection with the story of Balaam/Balak (Num 22-24; compare Jos 24:9, Jdg 11:25, Mic 6:5, Rev 2:14). He was the king of Moab who hired...

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Balak ba'-ak balaq, ("devastator" or "one who lays waste"): Mentioned in connection with the story of Balaam/Balak (Num 22-24; compare Jos 24:9, Jdg 11:25, Mic 6:5, Rev 2:14). He was the king of Moab who hired Balaam to pronounce a curse on the Israelites.

See BALAAM.

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