Bible Dictionary
Cozbi
Cozbi was a Midianite woman and the daughter of Zur, a chief of the Midianites. She was killed by Phinehas at Shittim during the events associated with Israel’s idolatry and sin.
Definition
Cozbi was a Midianite woman and the daughter of Zur, who was head of a Midianite family or people. Her name is associated with the meaning “deceitful.”
Biblical Usage
Cozbi was slain by Phinehas at Shittim while in company with Zimri, a Simeonite prince, in the events described in Numbers 25.
Historical Background
Zur is identified as a chief or head of a fathers’ house in Midian.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(deceitful), daughter of Zur, a chief of the Midianites. (Numbers 25:15,18)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>koz'-bi (kozbi, "deceitful"): A Midianite woman, distinguished as the daughter of Zur, "head of the people of a fathers' house in Midian." She was slain by Phinehas at Shittim in company with "Zimri, the son of Salu, a prince of a fathers' house among the Simeonites" (Nu 25:6-18).</p>