Numbers 25:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Now the name of the Israelite that was slain, [even] that was slain with the Midianitish woman, [was] Zimri, the son of Salu, a prince of a chief house among the Simeonites.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The name of the man from Isra'el who was killed, put to death with the woman from Midyan, was Zimri the son of Salu, leader of one of the clans from the tribe of Shim'on.

Berean Standard Bible:

The name of the Israelite who was slain with the Midianite woman was Zimri son of Salu, the leader of a Simeonite family.

American Standard Version:

Now the name of the man of Israel that was slain, who was slain with the Midianitish woman, was Zimri, the son of Salu, a prince of a fathers’ house among the Simeonites.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now the name^{H8034} of the Israelite^{H376} that was slain^{H5221}, even that was slain^{H5221} with the Midianitish woman^{H4084}, was Zimri^{H2174}, the son^{H1121} of Salu^{H5543}, a prince^{H5387} of a chief^{H1} house^{H1004} among the Simeonites^{H8099}.

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Commentary for Numbers 25:14

Numbers 25:14 is a verse set within the broader context of the Israelites' encampment at Shittim, where the people began to engage in sexual immorality with Moabite women and worship their gods, specifically Baal of Peor. This grave transgression against God's commandments incited His wrath, leading to a plague among the Israelites. Amid this crisis, a prominent Israelite man named Zimri, son of Salu, a prince of the Simeonite tribe, publicly flaunted his defiance by bringing a Midianite woman, Cozbi, daughter of Zur, into his tent in the sight of Moses and the whole assembly of Israel.

The verse specifically identifies Zimri and the Midianitish woman, highlighting the severity of the sin and the high status of the offender, which added to the shock and gravity of the situation. Zimri's actions were not only a personal sin but also a direct challenge to the authority of Moses and the purity of the Israelite community. In response to this brazen act, Phinehas, the grandson of Aaron the priest, took decisive action to stop the plague by executing Zimri and Cozbi, an act that God rewarded by ending the plague and establishing a covenant of peace with Phinehas and his descendants.

The themes present in this verse include the consequences of disobedience to God, the importance of leadership by example, and the need for decisive action to preserve the integrity of the community and its relationship with God. The historical context reflects the ongoing struggle of the Israelites to remain faithful to God's covenant amidst the religious and cultural influences of the surrounding nations during their journey to the Promised Land. Zimri's story serves as a stark reminder of the perils of apostasy and the importance of accountability, even among the leadership.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H8034
   There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁם
   Transliteration: shêm
   Pronunciation: shame
   Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
   
2. Strong's Number: H376
   There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אִישׁ
   Transliteration: ʼîysh
   Pronunciation: eesh
   Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה.
   
3. Strong's Number: H5221
   There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָכָה
   Transliteration: nâkâh
   Pronunciation: naw-kaw'
   Description: a primitive root; to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively); beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound.
   
4. Strong's Number: H4084
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִדְיָנִי
   Transliteration: Midyânîy
   Pronunciation: mid-yaw-nee'
   Description: patronymical or patrial from מִדְיָן; a Midjanite or descendant (native) of Midjan; Midianite. Compare מְדָנִי.
   
5. Strong's Number: H2174
   There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: זִמְרִי
   Transliteration: Zimrîy
   Pronunciation: zim-ree'
   Description: from זָמַר; musical; Zimri, the name of five Israelites, and of an Arabian tribe; Zimri.
   
6. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
7. Strong's Number: H5543
   There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סַלּוּ
   Transliteration: Çallûw
   Pronunciation: sal-loo'
   Description: or סַלּוּא; or סָלוּא; or סַלַּי; from סָלָה; weighed; Sallu or Sallai, the name of two Israelites; Sallai, Sallu, Salu.
   
8. Strong's Number: H5387
   There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָשִׂיא
   Transliteration: nâsîyʼ
   Pronunciation: naw-see'
   Description: or נָשִׂא; from נָשָׂא; properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist; captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour.
   
9. Strong's Number: H1
   There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָב
   Transliteration: ʼâb
   Pronunciation: awb
   Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'.
   
10. Strong's Number: H1004
    There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בַּיִת
    Transliteration: bayith
    Pronunciation: bah'-yith
    Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).
    
11. Strong's Number: H8099
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שִׁמְעֹנִי
    Transliteration: Shimʻônîy
    Pronunciation: shim-o-nee'
    Description: patronymically from שִׁמְעוֹן; a Shimonite (collectively) or descendants of Shimon; tribe of Simeon, Simeonites.