Zippor
Zippor was the father of Balak, the king of Moab who hired Balaam to curse Israel.
The name Zippor means “bird; sparrow; crown; desert”
MaleMoabiteMoabEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament3 books7 verses
Summary
A man of the Moabites living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Numbers 22:2; only referred to as Zippor (צִפּוֹר); father of Balak.
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Alternative names
- צִפּוֹרZippor
Mentions
- Now Balak son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites,
- So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us, as an ox licks up the grass of the field.” Since Balak son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time,
- And Balaam said to God, “Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, sent me this message:
- They came to Balaam and said, “This is what Balak son of Zippor says: ‘Please let nothing hinder you from coming to me,
- Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Arise, O Balak, and listen; give ear to me, O son of Zippor.
- Then Balak son of Zippor, the king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you,
- Are you now so much better than Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab? Did he ever contend with Israel or fight against them?