Num 25:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8 : In the tent, Phinehas killed both Zimri and the Midianite woman with his spear. Because of this act, the plague that had started among the Israelites was stopped (Numbers 25:8 ). Although Phinehas was acting as a judge, his boldness and zeal were special. God respected this action, showing that sometimes quick and strong action is needed to stop sin from spreading (Joshua 7:13 ). vv. 8-9 : The deadly plague continued until it was stopped by strong action. Many died because of the sin, showing how serious it is when a whole community turns away from God (Numbers 25:8; Numbers 25:9 ). This serves as a reminder that God’s judgment follows when people defile what is holy (1 Corinthians 3:17 ).

‏ Numbers 25:8

v. 8: In the tent, Phinehas killed both Zimri and the Midianite woman with his spear. Because of this act, the plague that had started among the Israelites was stopped (Numbers 25:8 ^a). Although Phinehas was acting as a judge, his boldness and zeal were special. God respected this action, showing that sometimes quick and strong action is needed to stop sin from spreading (Joshua 7:13 ^b).

vv. 8-9: The deadly plague continued until it was stopped by strong action. Many died because of the sin, showing how serious it is when a whole community turns away from God (Numbers 25:8; Numbers 25:9 ^c). This serves as a reminder that God’s judgment follows when people defile what is holy (1 Corinthians 3:17 ^d).