And the name of the Midianitish woman that was slain was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur; he was head over a people, and of a chief house in Midian.
The name of the Midianite woman who was killed was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur. Zur was a leader over his people and from an important family in Midian.
This verse identifies the Midianite woman who died as someone from a prominent family, showing that the incident involved people of high social standing.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped near the Moabites and Midianites and fell into temptation through immoral alliances, leading to widespread idolatry and a plague sent by God as judgment. Phinehas, a priest, took bold action by killing an Israelite man and the Midianite woman Cozbi, whose father Zur was a high-ranking leader in Midian, which halted the plague and restored order. This event highlights the dangers of cultural compromise during Israel's wilderness journey toward the Promised Land.
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