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Day 87: Phinehas kills 2 sinners with 1 spear | Jesus raises a boy from death
In Numbers 23:27 through chapter 25, King Balak's final attempt to curse Israel through Balaam fails, leading to prophecies of blessings and victories for Israel instead. Despite these divine assurances, Israel falls into idolatry and immorality with the Moabites, invoking God's wrath and a deadly plague. Phinehas, in a zealous act, stops the plague by driving a spear through an Israelite man and a Midianite woman, showcasing his fervent commitment to God's covenant. Amidst divine blessings and swift judgments, one wonders: How will Phinehas's courageous stand influence Israel's future…
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