Balak is mentioned 41 times in scripture, across 5 books of both testaments. First named in scripture around 1452 BC.
Empty; spoiler, a son of Zippor, and king of the Moabites (Num. 22:2, 4). From fear of the Israelites, who were encamped near the confines of his territory, he applied to Balaam (q.v.) to curse them; but in vain (Josh. 24:9).