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Cozbi
Cozbi was a Midianite princess who was married to an Israelite man named Zimri. The Lord objected to the mixing of the Israelite people with the local Midianites, and the resultant worshiping of Baal. One day, Cozbi was caught in the act of worshiping Baal with Zimri. Phinehas, the son of Eleazar (son of Aaron), saw this and was enraged. He picked up a spear and killed Zimri and Cozbi with one thrust. This act of violence was seen as a victory for the Israelites, and it led to the War against the Midianites in Numbers 31.