zur Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
zur in Easton's Bible Dictionary
rock. (1.) One of the five Midianite kings whom the Israelites defeated and put to death (Num. 31:8). (2.) A Benjamite (1 Chr. 8:30).
zur in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a rock). 1. Father of Cozbi, #Nu 25:15| and one of the five princes of Midian who were slain by the Israelites when Balaam fell. #Nu 31:8| (B.C. 1451.) 2. Son of Jehiel, the founder of Gideon. #1Ch 8:30; 9:36|, (B.C. after 1445.)
zur in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
ZUR (rock). 1. A Midianitish prince. Num 25:15; Josh 13:21, who was slain, with others, by the Israelites when the Midianites suffered the judgments of God for their sins. Num 26:18. 2. Son of the founder of Gibeon. 1 Chr 8:30; 1 Chr 9:36.
zur in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
1. One of Midian's five princes, slain with Balaam by Israel (Numbers 31:8). Father of Cozbi. (See COZBI .) Subject to Sihon (Joshua 13:21).
2. Son of Jehiel (1 Chronicles 8:30;