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ZIMRI

(Heb. zimrî)

(PERSON)

(also ZABDI)

1. A leader among the Simeonites; the son of Salu (Num. 25:6-18). He brought the Midianite princess Cozbi into his tent, for which both were executed by Phinehas. The event is presented as part of Israel’s apostasy at Peor and the legitimization of the Zadokite priesthood.

2. King of Israel in the early 9th century b.c.e. Zimri was commander of half of Israel’s chariotry when he began his coup and assassinated King Elah; he then orchestrated the death of all males in the house of Baasha (1 Kgs. 16:8-14). However, support fell to Omri, commander of Israel’s army, and Zimri’s reign lasted but one week. When Omri was about to capture the capital Tirzah, Zimri committed suicide by setting the royal palace on fire (1 Kgs. 16:15-20). Later, “Zimri” became an insulting epithet for one who murders his master under the guise of peace (2 Kgs. 9:31).

3. The son of Zerah and grandson of Judah and Tamar (1 Chr. 2:6). He is called Zabdi at Josh. 7:1.

4. A descendant of Saul; father of Moza and son of Jehoaddah/Jarah (1 Chr. 8:36; 9:42).

Gary W. Light

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ZIMRI

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)