“And Moab was sore afraid of the people, because they were many: and Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel.”
Moab was in great dread of the people, because they were so numerous; and Moab was seized with fear of the people of Israel — Balak's fear is national fear; Moab trembles before Israel's overwhelming numbers and proven military prowess. The psychological impact of Sihon and Og's destruction is profound; Moab realizes it cannot resist Israel militarily. Fear, not anger or pride, motivates Balak's subsequent actions.
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