Transliteration: zimrı̂y

Phonetic: zim-ree'

BDB Definition:

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'

Origin: from H2167" class="dictionary-topic-link">H2167

TWOT entry: None

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