Why Moab Sought the Elders of Midian Against Israel

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Balak 4:1

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

(Numbers 22:4) "And Moab said to the elders of Midian." What is the nature of the elders of Midian here? It is simply that they saw Israel conquering in a manner unlike the way of conquerors. They said: Their leader was raised in Midian; let us learn through them what his character is. The elders of Midian said to them: His strength is only in his mouth. They said to them: We too will bring a man against them whose strength is in his mouth.

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