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Zealous priest
Phinehas
Wilderness
Life
Grandson of Aaron who turned away God's wrath at Baal of Peor by his decisive action against Israelite-Midianite idolatry; granted an everlasting priesthood.
Key Facts
- Covenant of peace
- Credited as righteousness (Ps 106:31)
Why this matters
Holy zeal as a covenant virtue.