Bible Dictionary

Zippor

The name Zippor means “bird; sparrow; crown; desert”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

A little bird, the father of Balak, king of Moab (Num. 22:2, 4).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(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 1915

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).