Numbers 31:8

Vengeance on Midian · Numbers 31:1–24
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Translations

Modern
Among the slain were Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And the kings of Midian they killed with their pierced ones—Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba—five kings of Midian; and Balaam son of Beor they also killed with the sword.
Latin
…et reges eorum, Evi, et Recem, et Sur, et Hur, et Rebe, quinque principes gentis: Balaam quoque filium Beor interfecerunt gladio.

Original

Hebrew
English
Among the slain were Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.

Notes

Balaam son of Beor was put to death because his advice caused the people of Israel to turn against the Lord at Mount Peor (Numbers 31:16). He was judged for his evil actions (compare 2 Peter 2:15; Jude 1:11).

Theme notes and profiles

Balaam Moses

People

Balaam: A prophet hired to curse Israel but blessed them instead Beor: Father of Balaam Evi: Midianite king killed in battle against Israel Hur: A Midianite king killed by the Israelites Reba: A Midianite king killed by the Israelites Rekem: A Midianite king killed by the Israelites Zur: Midianite king defeated by Israel

Places

Midian: A nation descended from Abraham; oppressed Israel in the time of the judges

Glossary

Balaam Deuteronomy, Book of Evi Hur King Midian, Midianite Numbers, Book of Reba Rekem (Person) Zur

Topics

Balaam: Death of Evi: Prince of Midian, Killed Homicide: Justifiable, Described as Killing Enemies in Battle Hur: A King of Midian Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Return to the Plains of Moab: Midianites Destroyed and Balaam Slain Massacre: Midianites Midianites with the Moabites: Punished for Seducing Israel Midianites: Governed by Kings Reba: Killed by the Israelites Rekem: A King of the Midianites, Killed by the Israelites War of Extermination Zur: A Prince of Midian