Cozbi כזבי בת צור ([the] daughter of Zur) is a biblical character in . She was the daughter of Zur, a prominent Midianite, and was romantically involved with the Israelite Zimri, son of Salu. The Lord objected to the mixing of the Israelite with the Midianites, and the resultant worshiping of Baal, and instructed Moses to slay all the Israelite who had worshiped Baal. (Revised Standard Version) Phinehas son of Eleazar (son of Aaron) picked up a spear and killed Zimri and Cozbi with one thrust. According to Jewish legend, she was a pagan priestess.