Numbers 25:14Now the name of the man of Israel that was slain, who was slain with the Midianite woman, was Zimri, the son of Salu, a prince of a fathers' house among the Simeonites.
The setting
Wilderness camp east of Jordan River, ~1406 BC. After the killing stops, Moses records the names for history. A prince's son lies dead, his family devastated...
The emotion here: heavy-hearted duty to record the awful truth
The original word
nasi' (נָשִׂיא) — elevated one, tribal prince with authority and honor
Why it matters
Simeon was already the smallest tribe after the golden calf incident, losing more men
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 25:14
His father Salu had to live with his son being the example of rebellion forever
Common misconceptionThis seems like unnecessary details, but ancient people understood that your family name was everything — this was the ultimate disgrace.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 25:14
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 25:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 25:14 comes from the book of Numbers, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is lamenting. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include consequences, sin. Notable phrases: man of Israel that was slain.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grieving
“By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you…”
— Genesis 3:19
“Jesus wept.”
— John 11:35
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?”
— Psalms 22:1
“They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.”
— Psalms 22:18
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
— Romans 3:23
Your reflection
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