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John Trapp Complete Commentary

Numbers 22:4

And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all [that are] round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor [was] king of the Moabites at that time.

Ver. 4. Unto the elders of Midian.] Their neighbours and confederates. These are called the dukes of Sihon, as having been subdued by his tyranny, whereof Israel had now freed them, and meant them no hurt. Num 31:8 Jos 13:21

And Balak the son of Zippor.] A politic and potent prince, Mic 6:5 not more valiant than vigilant, ingeniose nequam, wittily wicked.

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