13 And he shall have it, and his seed after him, even the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel.

Other Translations of Numbers 25:13

New International Version

13 He and his descendants will have a covenant of a lasting priesthood, because he was zealous for the honor of his God and made atonement for the Israelites."

English Standard Version

13 and it shall be to him and to his descendants after him the covenant of a perpetual priesthood, because he was jealous for his God and made atonement for the people of Israel.'"

The Message

13 He and his descendants are joined in a covenant of eternal priesthood, because he was zealous for his God and made atonement for the People of Israel."

New King James Version

13 and it shall be to him and his descendants after him a covenant of an everlasting priesthood, because he was zealous for his God, and made atonement for the children of Israel.' "

New Living Translation

13 In this covenant, I give him and his descendants a permanent right to the priesthood, for in his zeal for me, his God, he purified the people of Israel, making them right with me. "

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 25:13

Commentary on Numbers 25:6-15

(Read Numbers 25:6-15)

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.

4 Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 6:4

New International Version

4 Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas the father of Abishua,

English Standard Version

4 Eleazar fathered Phinehas, Phinehas fathered Abishua,

The Message

4 Eleazar had Phinehas, Phinehas had Abishua,

New King James Version

4 Eleazar begot Phinehas, and Phinehas begot Abishua;

New Living Translation

4 Eleazar was the father of Phinehas. Phinehas was the father of Abishua.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:4

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Genealogies.

We have an account of Levi in this chapter. The priests and Levites were more concerned than any other Israelites, to preserve their descent clear, and to be able to prove it; because all the honours and privileges of their office depended upon their descent. Now, the Spirit of God calls ministers to their work, without any limit as to the families they came from; and then, as now, though believers and ministers may be very useful to the church, none but our great High Priest can make atonement for sin, nor can any be accepted but through his atonement.