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Numbers 25:14

Numbers 25:14 in Multiple Translations

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

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.

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.

Now the man of Israel who was put to death with the woman of Midian was Zimri, the son of Salu, a chief of one of the families of the Simeonites.

The name of the Israelite who was killed with the Midianite woman was Zimri, son of Salu, a family leader of the tribe of Simeon.

And the name of the Israelite thus slayne, which was killed with the Midianitish woman, was Zimri the sonne of Salu, prince of the familie of the Simeonites.

And the name of the man of Israel who is smitten, who hath been smitten with the Midianitess, [is] Zimri son of Salu, prince of the house of a father of the Simeonite;

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

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.

And the name of the Israelite, was slain with the woman of Madian, was Zambri the son of Salu, a prince the kindred and tribe of Simeon.

The Israeli man who was killed with the woman of the Moab people-group was named Zimri. He was the son of Salu, who was the leader of a family from the tribe of Simeon.

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Numbers 25:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/שֵׁם֩ אִ֨ישׁ יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל הַ/מֻּכֶּ֗ה אֲשֶׁ֤ר הֻכָּה֙ אֶת הַ/מִּדְיָנִ֔ית זִמְרִ֖י בֶּן סָל֑וּא נְשִׂ֥יא בֵֽית אָ֖ב לַ/שִּׁמְעֹנִֽי
וְ/שֵׁם֩ shêm H8034 name Conj | N-ms
אִ֨ישׁ ʼîysh H376 man N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper
הַ/מֻּכֶּ֗ה nâkâh H5221 to smite Art | V-Hophal-Inf-c
אֲשֶׁ֤ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel
הֻכָּה֙ nâkâh H5221 to smite V-Hophal-Perf-3ms
אֶת ʼêth H854 with Prep
הַ/מִּדְיָנִ֔ית Midyânîy H4084 Midianite Art | Adj
זִמְרִ֖י Zimrîy H2174 Zimri N-proper
בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms
סָל֑וּא Çallûw H5543 `valor` N-proper
נְשִׂ֥יא nâsîyʼ H5387 leader N-ms
בֵֽית bayith H1004 place N-ms
אָ֖ב ʼâb H1 father N-ms
לַ/שִּׁמְעֹנִֽי Shimʻônîy H8099 Simeon Prep | Ngmsa
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וְ/שֵׁם֩ shêm H8034 "name" Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אִ֨ישׁ ʼîysh H376 "man" N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: 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 H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
הַ/מֻּכֶּ֗ה nâkâh H5221 "to smite" Art | V-Hophal-Inf-c
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.
אֲשֶׁ֤ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
הֻכָּה֙ nâkâh H5221 "to smite" V-Hophal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.
אֶת ʼêth H854 "with" Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
הַ/מִּדְיָנִ֔ית Midyânîy H4084 "Midianite" Art | Adj
A Midianite is someone from the tribe of Midian, which was known for its strife and conflict. In the book of Genesis, Moses married a Midianite woman, Zipporah. The Midianites are also mentioned in the book of Numbers.
Definition: Someone from Midian Group of mid.yan (מִדְיָן "Midian" H4080H) § Midianite, of Midian "strife" a member of the tribe of Midian 2) an inhabitant of the land of Midian
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Midianite. Compare H4092 (מְדָנִי). See also: Genesis 37:28; Numbers 25:14; Numbers 31:2.
זִמְרִ֖י Zimrîy H2174 "Zimri" N-proper
Zimri was the name of several Israelites, including a man in the tribe of Judah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2. The name means 'my music' and is also associated with an Arabian tribe. In the Bible, it's simply translated as 'Zimri'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.7.1; son of: Zerah (H2226I); brother of: Ethan (H0387H), Heman (H1968H), Calcol (H3633H) and Dara (H1873); father of: Carmi (H3756H); also called Zimri at 1Ch.2.6; Another name of zav.di (זַבְדִּי "Zabdi" H2067G) § Zimri = "my music" an obscure name mentioned in connection with 'the mingled people' in Jeremiah; may be same as 'Zimran'
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Zimri. See also: Numbers 25:14; 1 Kings 16:18; Jeremiah 25:25.
בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
סָל֑וּא Çallûw H5543 "`valor`" N-proper
Sallu was a man who lived during the time of the Israelites' return from exile, mentioned in Nehemiah 11:7 as the son of Meshullam. His name means 'weighed' and he was a Benjamite, part of the tribe of Benjamin.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.11.8; also translated "valor"; § Sallu or Salu or Sallai = "weighed" a Benjamite
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Sallai, Sallu, Salu. See also: Numbers 25:14; Nehemiah 11:8; Nehemiah 12:20.
נְשִׂ֥יא nâsîyʼ H5387 "leader" N-ms
This word refers to a leader or a high-ranking official, like a king or a captain. It can also describe a rising mist, as seen in Isaiah 60:13. In the Bible, it often symbolizes power and authority.
Definition: one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. See also: Genesis 17:20; Numbers 34:26; Psalms 135:7.
בֵֽית bayith H1004 "place" N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: 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). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אָ֖ב ʼâb H1 "father" N-ms
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
לַ/שִּׁמְעֹנִֽי Shimʻônîy H8099 "Simeon" Prep | Ngmsa
Simeon refers to the tribe of Simeon, a son of Israel and Leah, and his descendants. Simeon was a brother of Reuben, Levi, and Judah, and is first mentioned in Genesis 29:33.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Simeon living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.33; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); married to Canaanite_woman (H3669); father of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199), Zerah (H2226L) and Shaul (H7586H) Another name of shim.on (שִׁמְעוֹן "Simeon" H8095G) § Simeonites, of Simeon "harkening" descendants of Simeon
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: tribe of Simeon, Simeonites. See also: Numbers 25:14; Joshua 21:4; 1 Chronicles 27:16.

Study Notes — Numbers 25:14

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1 Numbers 1:23 those registered to the tribe of Simeon numbered 59,300.
2 Numbers 26:14 These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men.
3 2 Chronicles 19:7 And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
4 Numbers 25:4–5 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Take all the leaders of the people and execute them in broad daylight before the LORD, so that His fierce anger may turn away from Israel.” So Moses told the judges of Israel, “Each of you must kill all of his men who have joined in worshiping Baal of Peor.”

Numbers 25:14 Summary

This verse tells us about a man named Zimri, who was an Israelite leader, and his involvement with a Midianite woman, which was against God's laws, as seen in Exodus 34:15-16 and Deuteronomy 7:3-4. Zimri's actions were part of a larger problem of idolatry and immorality among the Israelites, which ultimately led to God's judgment, as stated in Numbers 25:3 and Numbers 25:9. We can learn from this story the importance of remaining faithful to God and avoiding relationships or influences that might lead us away from Him, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:7-8. By remembering God's laws and commands, as seen in Psalm 119:9-11, we can stay on the right path and avoid the dangers of idolatry and immorality.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the significance of Zimri's death in Numbers 25:14?

Zimri's death was a result of God's judgment on the Israelites for their idolatry and immorality, as seen in Numbers 25:3 and Numbers 25:9, and it served as a warning to the Israelites to remain faithful to God, as stated in Deuteronomy 4:23-24.

Who was Salu, the father of Zimri?

The Bible does not provide much information about Salu, but it is known that he was a Simeonite and the father of Zimri, who was a leader among his people, as mentioned in Numbers 25:14.

What can we learn from the story of Zimri and the Midianite woman?

The story of Zimri and the Midianite woman teaches us about the dangers of idolatry and immorality, and the importance of remaining faithful to God, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:7-8 and 2 Corinthians 6:14-17.

How does this event relate to the larger story of the Israelites in the wilderness?

This event is part of a larger pattern of rebellion and disobedience among the Israelites, which is seen throughout the book of Numbers, and it ultimately points to the need for God's redemption and salvation, as promised in Genesis 3:15 and fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as seen in Romans 5:6-8.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that I may be compromising my faith or values, and how can I remain faithful to God in the face of temptation or pressure?
  2. How can I balance my desire for relationships and connection with the need to remain separate from worldly influences, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:14-17?
  3. What are some areas in my life where I may be 'sleeping with the enemy', and how can I take steps to separate myself from those influences, as seen in James 4:4-5?
  4. How can I learn from the example of Phinehas, who took a stand against sin and idolatry, as seen in Numbers 25:7-13, and apply that to my own life and relationships?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 25:14

Now the name of the Israelite that was slain,.... By Phinehas, as before related: [even] that was slain with the Midianitish woman; who was slain also, both together with one thrust: was Zimri, the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 25:14

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. Zimri ... a prince ... among the Simeonites.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 25:14

A prince: this is added as a proof of Phinehas’ s zeal, that he durst venture upon so great a person, who was likely to have many avengers of his blood. Of a chief house, Heb. of the house of his father. Every tribe was divided into great households, called the houses of their fathers, , and he was the prince or chief of one of these, though not of fire whole tribe. Among the Simeonites; of the tribe of Simeon, which seems to have been too much influenced by his and other such examples, so that for 59,300, which were numbered, ,23, there were now only 22,000 .

Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 25:14

Numbers 25:14 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.Ver. 14. A prince of a chief house.] Whom yet Phineas spared not; as neither did John Baptist spare Herod; nor Nathan David; nor Bishop Lambert King Pippin, whom he freely reproved to his face for his adultery, A.D. 798, though he were afterwards therefore slain by the harlot’ s brother. Odo Severus, the twenty-second Archbishop of Canterbury, A.D. 934, dealt like plainly with King Edwin, excommunicated his concubines, and caused one of them, on whom the king doted unreasonably, to be fetched out of the court by violence, burnt her in the forehead with a hot iron, and banished her into Ireland. Epitome Hist. Gall., p. 30. Godw., Catal.

Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 25:14

(14) A prince of a chief house among the Simeonites.—Better, of a father’s house, &c. It is probable that the tribe of Simeon was deeply implicated in the transgression, and that those who belonged to that tribe were the chief sufferers in the plague. (See Numbers 26:14, and Note.)

Cambridge Bible on Numbers 25:14

6–15. The zeal of Phinehas, and its reward. The passage belongs to the period after the exile, when those only were recognised as priests who could trace their ancestry through Phinehas, and Eleazar his father, to Aaron.

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