Bible Dictionary
Salu
Salu was a Simeonite leader and the father of Zimri, who was killed by Phinehas during Israel’s sin at Baal-peor.
Definition
Salu was a prince and head of a Simeonite household. He was the father of Zimri.
Biblical Usage
Salu is named in the account of Zimri, who was killed by Phinehas along with the Midianite woman he had brought into Israel’s camp.
Historical Background
The name is associated with the meaning “weighed,” and Salu is also called Salom in the supplied material.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(weighed), the father of Zimri the prince of the Simeonites who was slain by Phinehas. (Numbers 25:14) Called also Salom. (B.C.1452.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sa'-lu (calu'; Septuagint: Codex Vaticanus Salmon; Codex Alexandrinus Salo; the King James Version has "Salom" in 1 Macc 2:26): A prince and the head of a house of the tribe of Simeon and the father of Zimri who was slain by Phinehas along with the Midianite woman whom he had brought to the camp of Israel (Nu 25:14; /RAPC 1Ma 2:26).</p>