The commentators discuss this unique individual named, “Balak.” Initially, we do not know of any special title attributed to him. Only later we find out that he was named the King of Moav.

The Alshich claims that Balak was one of the princes in the kingdom of Sichon. When he was defeated by Moshe Rabbeinu, Balak was later named king. However, he witnessed first hand how the invincible Sichon was destroyed, and his land was........

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