Lexical Definition
זִמְרִי Zimrîy (zim-ree') Zimri N:N-M-P
from זָמַר; musical
Zimri.
- § Zimri = "my music"
- Zimri, the name of five Israelites, and of an Arabian tribe
n pr m
1) the son of Salu, a Simeonite chieftain, slain by Phinehas with the Midianitish princess Cozbi
2) 5th king of the northern kingdom, murderer of the king, Elah, who reigned for 7 days before he killed himself by setting the palace on fire and was replaced by the general of the army, Omri
3) one of the five sons of Zerah and grandson of Judah
4) son of Jehoadah and descendant of Saul
5) an obscure name mentioned in connection with 'the mingled people' in Jeremiah; may be same as 'Zimran'
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.36
- son of: Jehoaddah (יְהוֹעַדָּה)
- brother of: Alemeth (עָלֶמֶת) and Azmaveth (עַזְמָוֶת)
- father of: Moza (מוֹצָא)
- an obscure name mentioned in connection with 'the mingled people' in Jeremiah; may be same as 'Zimran'
Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. זִמְרִי proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ζαμβρ(ε)ι —
2. grandson of Judah 2Chr 2:6* (app. = זַבְדִּי Josh 7:1 q. v.)
3. king of Israel before Omri 1Kgs 16:9; 1Kgs 16:10; 1Kgs 16:12; 1Kgs 16:15; 1Kgs 16:16; 1Kgs 16:18; 1Kgs 16:20; 2Kgs 9:31.
4. a Benjamite 1Chr 8:36 (twice in verse) = 1Chr 9:42 (twice in verse).
II. זִמְרִי proper name, of a people or patr., only ׳מַלְכֵי ז Jer 25:25 (+ מלכי עֵילָם and מלכי מָדָ֑י); = Σεμβρῖται in Ethiopia (Straboxvii, i. 786) ? compare Gf; omitted by ᵐ5; interpolation according to Kue Gie.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 25:14 |
| Joshua | 7:1 |
| 1 Kings | 16:9 · 16:10 · 16:12 · 16:15 · 16:16 · 16:18 · 16:20 |
| 2 Kings | 9:31 |
| 1 Chronicles | 8:36 · 9:42 |
| 2 Chronicles | 2:6* |
| Jeremiah | 25:25 |
Profile
Male • Saul's family • Son of Jehoadah, a Benjamite
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Zimri, a Benjamite, was the son of Jehoadah and is mentioned in the genealogies of Benjamin (1Ch.8.36,36; 9.42,42).
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.36;
- only referred to as Zimri זִמְרִי;
- son of Jehoaddah יְהוֹעַדָּה;
- a brother of Alemeth עָלֶמֶת and Azmaveth עַזְמָוֶת;
- father of Moza מוֹצָא.
Zimri was a member of the tribe of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogies found in 1 Chronicles 8 and 9. He was the son of Jehoadah and is listed among the descendants of Saul, the first king of Israel. The genealogies in these chapters trace the lineage of several prominent Benjamite families, particularly those who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The repetition of Zimri's name in both genealogies suggests that he was a significant figure within the tribe of Benjamin. However, no additional information is provided about his life or role within the tribe. The inclusion of Zimri in the genealogical records demonstrates the importance of preserving family lineages and the connection of the Benjamites to their royal heritage through Saul's line.
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