Pinchas and the Covenant of Peace That Shields Him From All Harm

Midrash Aggadah, Numbers 25:12

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"Therefore say: Behold, I give to him My covenant of peace" (Numbers 25:12). Just as he made peace between Me and the children of Israel, so that they were not destroyed by My zeal—for I am zealous against idolatry—therefore I cut a covenant with him, that he shall have peace from them all, so that they shall not be able to harm him.

Themes

AtonementDivine Justice

Biblical References

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