Numbers 25:12
12 Wherefore say, Behold, I give unto him my covenant of peace:
Other Translations of Numbers 25:12
New International Version
12 Therefore tell him I am making my covenant of peace with him.
English Standard Version
12 Therefore say, 'Behold, I give to him my covenant of peace,
The Message
12 So tell him that I am making a Covenant-of-Peace with him.
New King James Version
12 Therefore say, 'Behold, I give to him My covenant of peace;
New Living Translation
12 Now tell him that I am making my special covenant of peace with him.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 25:12
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.