Who Was Phinehas in la Bible? The Zealous Priest (Nombres 25)
Among the most dramatic and controversial episodes in the Old Testament stands the account of Phinehas, the zealous priest who stopped a plague by executing an Israelite prince and a Midianite princess. This péchégular act of zeal for Dieu's honor earned him what l'Écriture calls a alliance of paix and an everlasting priesthood. The story of Phinehas raises profound questions about zeal, justice, judgment, and the nature of righteous action in defense of Dieu's holiness.