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and it shall be to him, and to his seed after him, the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was jealous for his God, and made atonement for the children of Israel.

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A Picture of Christ's Priesthood

Commentators explain that Phinehas serves as a type, or foreshadowing, of Jesus Christ. The 'everlasting priesthood' promised to Phinehas's lineage points to Christ's truly eternal and unchangeable priesthood. Just as Phinehas's zealous act 'made atonement' by executing judgment, it prefigured Christ's ultimate atoning sacrifice for sin.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 25:13

19th Century

Bishop

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

On Numbers 25:13

17th Century

Pastor

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

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…

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