Lexical Definition
אֱוִי ʼĔvîy (ev-ee') Evi N:N-M-P
probably from אָוָה; desirous
Evi.
- § Evi = "my desire"
- Evi, a Midianitish chief
1) one of five chiefs of Midian
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֱוִ֤י | Evi | Num.31.8 • Josh.13.21 |
| Ευνίν | Evi | LXX.Num.31.8 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.31.8
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֱוִי proper name, masculine (desire ?) one of five chiefs of Midian Num 31:8; Josh 13:21.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 31:8 |
| Joshua | 13:21 |
Profile
Male • Midianite king killed in battle against Israel.
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Evi was one of the Midianite kings killed by the Israelites during the time of Moses.
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.31.8;
- only referred to as Evi אֱוִי.
Evi was one of the five kings of Midian who were defeated and killed by the Israelites during the time of Moses (Numbers 31:8). These kings were allies of the Moabites and had played a role in leading the Israelites into idolatry and sexual immorality (Numbers 25:1-9). As a result, God commanded Moses to take vengeance on the Midianites (Numbers 31:1-2). Evi and the other Midianite kings were slain in battle, along with Balaam the son of Beor (Numbers 31:8). The Midianite kings, including Evi, are also mentioned as having been defeated by the Israelites in Joshua 13:21, where they are described as "princes of Sihon" and "rulers in the land."
All entries for Evi: אֱוִי