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A Reward for Restoring Peace
Commentators explain that God's "covenant of peace" was a direct reward for Phinehas's zealous act, which restored peace between God and the nation. This divine promise assured Phinehas of personal well-being, safety, and a special relationship with God, establishing a legacy of peace-making through the priesthood for him and his descendants.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 25:12
18th Century
Theologian
My covenant of peace — Equivalent to “the covenant of My peace.” God established with Phinehas in particular that covenant which He…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 25:12
19th Century
Bishop
My covenant of peace.— Phinehas, as one who was zealous for the honor of God and of the house of the Lord, was a fitting type of C…
John Gill
On Numbers 25:12
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore say
Moses is bid to tell what follows to Phinehas himself, for his comfort and encouragement, and to the p…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 25:6–15
17th Century
Minister
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…