Numbers 25 - Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible

Phinehas puts Zimri and Cozbi to death.

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 religious persecution, or for irregular public vengeance. (Nu 25:16-18)

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