Zimri, son of Salu from the tribe of Simeon, was killed by Phinehas for committing adultery with a Midianite woman, as mentioned in Numbers 25:14.
About Zimri (Numbers 25:14)
A leader of the Simeon tribe who was killed by Phinehas for having an improper relationship with a Midianite woman at Peorr (Numbers 25:14). Zimri's sin was considered worse because he did it openly, he was a tribal leader, and the woman was the daughter of an important Midianite prince.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Salu
Key References
Numbers 25:14
The name of the Israelite who was slain with the Midianite woman was Zimri son of Salu, the leader of a Simeonite family.
All Scripture References (1)
Numbers (1)
Numbers 25:14
The name of the Israelite who was slain with the Midianite woman was Zimri son of Salu, the leader of a Simeonite family.