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.
The name of the Israelite man who was killed along with the Midianite woman was Zimri, son of Salu. He was a leader from an important family in the tribe of Simeon.
This verse identifies the Israelite man who was executed for his immoral relationship with a foreign woman as Zimri, a prominent leader from the tribe of Simeon.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped near the Moabites and began to engage in idolatry and immorality with local women, which provoked God's anger and resulted in a devastating plague among the people. During this time of rebellion, Zimri, a prominent leader from the tribe of Simeon, publicly brought a Midianite woman into the camp, directly defying God's laws and worsening the situation. This act highlighted the extent of the sin, even among Israel's leaders, leading to immediate divine judgment.
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