Judges 11:25

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And now art thou any thing better than Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab? did he ever strive against Israel, or did he ever fight against them,

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Interpretation

One instance of the honour and respect we owe to God, as our God, is, rightly to employ what he gives us to possess. Receive it from him, use it for him, and part with it when he calls for it.

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This thought runs through Judges 11:24-28.

Judges 11:24 Judges 11:25 Judges 11:26 Judges 11:27 Judges 11:28

Glossary

Moab Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Kerak.
Balak Person: 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.
Zippor Person: A little bird, the father of Balak, king of Moab ( Num. 22:2 , 4).