Numbers 25:15The name of the Midianite woman who was slain was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur; he was head of the people of a fathers' house in Midian.
The setting
Wilderness camp east of Jordan River, ~1406 BC. Moses records both victims. A Midianite chief's daughter lies dead, her diplomatic mission turned to seduction and death...
The emotion here: sorrowful duty to record all the victims
The original word
Zur (צוּר) — rock, her father's name meaning 'strength' or 'fortress'
Why it matters
Zur was one of five Midianite kings killed later in revenge for this seduction plot
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 25:15
She wasn't a random prostitute — this was a calculated political seduction to destroy Israel
Common misconceptionPeople assume she was just immoral, but she was likely sent by Midianite leaders as part of a strategy to corrupt Israel through intermarriage.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 25:15
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 25:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 25:15 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: Midianite woman who 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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