Bible Dictionary
Evi
Evi was one of the five Midianite kings or chiefs killed by the Israelites during their sojourn in the plains of Moab.
Definition
Evi was one of the five kings or chiefs of Midian. He was killed by the Israelites during their sojourn in the plains of Moab.
Biblical Usage
Evi is named among the Midianite rulers slain in the conflict recorded in Numbers and Joshua.
Historical Background
The name means desire.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(desire), one of the five kings or princes of Midian slain by the Israelites. (Numbers 31:8; Joshua 13:21)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e'-vi ('ewi, "desire"; Euei):</p><p>One of the five kings, or chiefs of the Midianites, slain by Israel during their sojourn in the plains of Moab (Nu 31:8; Jos 13:21).</p>