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Zimri

Morrish Bible Dictionary

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1. Son of Salu, a Simeonite: with a Midianitish woman he was slain by Phinehas. Numbers 25:14 .

2. A captain of Elah king of Israel: he conspired and slew the king and all his family, and usurped the throne. He was speedily attacked by Omri, but Zimri retreated into the late king's palace, set it on fire, and perished in the flames. 1 Kings 16:9-20; 2 Kings 9:31 .

3. Son of Zerah, a son of Judah. 1 Chronicles 2:6 .

4. Son of Jehoadah, a Benjamite. 1 Chronicles 8:36; 1 Chronicles 9:42 .

5. An unknown place or tribe mentioned among the nations to be destroyed. Jeremiah 25:25 .

Bibliography Information
Morrish, George. Entry for 'Zimri'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​z/zimri.html. 1897.
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