Zur

Archimandrite Nikifor’s Biblical Encyclopedia

(rock, cliff)—(1) a Midianite chief and father of Cozbi, whom Zimri brought into Israel’s camp; Phinehas killed them during the apostasy at Shittim (Num. 25:15). (2) One of the Midianite leaders under Sihon whom Israel killed in Moses’ time (Josh. 13:21). These first two notices may concern the same man. (3) A son of Jeiel and Maacah, from the family of Gibeon (1 Chron. 8:30; 9:36).

Scripture cited

Numbers 25:15 Joshua 13:21 1 Chronicles 8:30

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