Bible Dictionary
Zippor
The father of Balak, king of Moab.
Definition
Zippor was the father of Balak, king of Moab. His name is associated with a little bird, sparrow, or bird.
Biblical Usage
Zippor is repeatedly identified as Balak’s father in the account of Balak’s dealings with Balaam and in later references to Moab.
Historical Background
The supplied material does not determine whether Zippor was the former king of Moab mentioned in Numbers 21:26.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A little bird, the father of Balak, king of Moab (Num. 22:2, 4).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(sparrow), father of Balak king of Moab. (Numbers 22:2,4,10,16; 23:18; Joshua 24:9; Judges 11:25) Whether he was the “former king of Moab” alluded to in (Numbers 21:26) we are not told. (B.C. 1451.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>zip'-or (tsippor; in Nu 22:4; 23:18; tsippor, "bird," "swallow" (HPN, 94)): Father of Balak, king of Moab (Nu 22:2,10,16; Jos 24:9; Jud 11:25).</p>