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Balak

American  
[bey-lak] / ˈbeɪ læk /
Douay Bible, Balac

noun

  1. (in the Bible) a Moabite king who sent for Balaam to come and curse the Israelites.


Etymology

Origin of Balak

From Hebrew Balaq, of uncertain origin

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The study of an ancient tablet that dates back nearly 3,000 years, suggests that the biblical King Balak may have been an actual historical figure.

From Fox News May 2, 2019

However, the researchers, led by the study's lead author, Israel Finkelstein, believe the letter "B" is there and it is not a reference to "beth," the Hebrew word for "house," but rather Balak.

From Fox News May 2, 2019

Hendel also told Live Science that according to the Bible, King Balak existed 200 years prior to the tablet's creation, so a reference to him is unlikely.

From Fox News May 2, 2019

She said her fiancé — Jonpaul Balak, who proposed to King at Surfer Joe, an Italian surf music festival — played guitar Saturday at the Alpine Village event.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2018

Only, like Balak, from this spot Desire me 'Arry's tribe to curse, To grant that prayer you'll find me not Averse!

From Mr. Punch's Cockney Humour by Various

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