and it shall be for him and for his descendants after him, a covenant of a permanent priesthood, because he was jealous for his God and made atonement for the sons of Israel.’ ”

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And he shall have it, and his seed after him. —The covenant of peace, which was made by the blood of the Cross, and all t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he shall have it, and his seed after him
The covenant, and all the blessings of it; so the covenant stands fast …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Phinehas, in the courage of zeal and faith, executed vengeance on Zimri and Cozbi. This act can never be an example for private revenge, or religio…