Into this scene steps an unnamed Israelite man with a Midianite woman, whom he is bringing to meet his brethren. He takes her into a tent, presumably to consummate the relationship. Pinhas ...

Or similarly, as discussed in previous articles (see parashaandherzl.com), Midian likely wielded a “sphere of influence” in the region, and Balak could be a Midianite King assigned to Moav ...