A Thrust of His Sword

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As Zimri brazenly brought Cozbi, a Midianite princess, into the Israelite camp, 24,000 Israelites were being slain for worshiping for offering sacrifices to a foreign god (Baal Peor) and engaging in sexual immorality with Moabite women. The Midianites were in league with the Moabites in luring the Israelites into idol worship and forbidden relations. For his daring act, God awarded Phineas an Eternal Covenant of Peace, as his bravery halted the plague of deaths.

Phineas' revenge for the Lord thrusting his miniature sword in Zimri, Israelite prince... Modern sensibilities wince but for Jews, it just wasn't right to romance the Midianites

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Kurt Ravidas

Date: 7/27/2019 11:18:00 AM

If I understood well Ernest Renan and his "History of the people of Israel", the Moab was the territory of the modern Jordan. I was there many times and, frankly speaking, I still wonder how come I didn't turn into a pillar of salt)