The LORD told Moses,
And the Midianite woman killed with him was Cozbi, the daughter of a Midianite clan leader named Zur.
“The Midianites are now enemies of Israel, so attack and defeat them! They tricked the people of Israel into worshipping their god at Peor, and they are responsible for the death of Cozbi, the daughter of one of their own leaders.”
“Before you die, make sure that the Midianites are punished for what they did to Israel.”