Pinchas “Phinehas” Pt 1: Numbers (B’Midbar) 25:10-26:4
Pinchas the son of Elazar the son of Aharon (Aaron) is commended for his zeal in killing the Israelite and Midianite who defiled the Tent of Meeting (Tabernacle). His zeal in defending Yahveh’s honor deflected Yahveh’s zeal to defend His own honor by punishing the entirety of Israel for their sin and rebellion. He received a covenant of shalom and the office of priest (cohen) forever.
Yeshua, not by taking life but by giving His own life, became a priest forever and but in place a covenant of shalom for all who trust in Him. Our faithfulness and zeal in upholding and honoring Yahveh can be a vehicle He uses to deliver many; the faithfulness of one may result in the deliverance of many.
So let us love and be faithful to Him, not merely for ourselves, but to partner with Him in the deliverance of many and the building of His Kingdom.
