זָנַב zânab

Meaning

to curtail, i.e. cut off the rear

In the King James Version: smite the hindmost.

Derivation: a primitive root meaning to wag; used only as a denominative from H2180 (זָנָב);

Where it is used

• Deuteronomy 25:18 how they met you on your journey when you were tired and weary, and they attacked all your stragglers; they had no fear of God.
• Joshua 10:19 But you, do not stop there. Pursue your enemies and attack them from behind. Do not let them reach their cities, for the LORD your God has delivered them into your hand.”