Números 25

Números 25

MacArthur - Because of Phinehas’ zeal for God’s holiness, the Lord made “a covenant of a perpetual priesthood” with him so that through his family line would come all future, legitimate High-Priests (cf. Ps 106:30, 31). This promise will extend even into the millennial kingdom (cf. Eze 40:46; 44:10, 15; 48:11). (MacArthur Study Bible) Allen - The Lord now institutes his covenant with the priests through Phinehas. We often speak of the Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic covenants. In all probability we should also speak of the Lord’s covenant with Phinehas. He was priest by divine right, being descended from the right family in an immediate line. He showed himself to be the rightful priest by his interest in divine righteousness. He is now confirmed priest by the rite of the divine covenant. Henry