Therefore say, Behold, I give to him my covenant of peace — brit shalom, a covenant of peace, stands in counterpoint to the plague and judgment. This is not merely cessation of violence but positive blessing. The covenant of peace granted to Phinehas transcends the normal boundaries of priestly service; it is a perpetual covenant of prosperity and standing. The term 'shalom' encompasses wholeness, well-being, and right relationship—Phinehas receives these as a reward for his covenant zeal.

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