Overview
The Bible addresses zur across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers, 1 Chronicles and Joshua. Closely related themes include Midianites, Rekem, Abdon and Nadab. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Balaam, Moses and Sihon.
Key Bible verses about zur
Old Testament
Numbers
And the name of the Midianitish woman that was slain was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur; he was head over a people, and of a chief house in Midian.
For they vex you with their wiles, wherewith they have beguiled you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of Cozbi, the daughter of a prince of Midian, their sister, which was slain in the day of the plague for Peor's sake.
And they slew the kings of Midian, beside the rest of them that were slain; namely, Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, five kings of Midian: Balaam also the son of Beor they slew with the sword.
People in the Bible and zur
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying zur for yourself
- Begin with Numbers 25:15, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Numbers, 1 Chronicles and Joshua each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Balaam, Moses and Sihon and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Midianites, Rekem, Abdon and Nadab.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about zur?
The Bible addresses zur across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers, 1 Chronicles and Joshua. Closely related themes include Midianites, Rekem, Abdon and Nadab. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Balaam, Moses and Sihon.
How many Bible verses are about zur?
The Bible references zur in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention zur?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Numbers 25:15: “And the name of the Midianitish woman that was slain was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur; he was head over a people, and of a chief house in Midian.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with zur?
Balaam, Moses and Sihon.
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