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.

NUMBERS 25:14KJV
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Numbers 25:14 (KJV)

What does Numbers 25:14 mean?

Numbers 25:14 identifies the Israelite man who was killed along with a Midianite woman as Zimri, the son of Salu, who was a leader from a prominent family within the tribe of Simeon. This verse gives specific details about his identity and social standing.

The verse is part of a narrative where the Israelites are being punished for engaging in forbidden relationships and idolatry with the Midianites. By naming Zimri and describing him as a "prince of a chief house," the text highlights that even leaders were involved in this wrongdoing, which helps explain the seriousness of the situation and the public nature of the response.