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13 And it shall be for him and his descendants after him, a covenant of an everlasting priesthood, because he was jealous (impassioned) for [the unique honor and respect owed to] his God and made [a]atonement for the sons of Israel.’”(A)

14 Now the name of the man of Israel who was killed with the Midianite woman was Zimri the son of Salu, a leader of a father’s household among the Simeonites. 15 The name of the Midianite woman who was killed was Cozbi the daughter of Zur, who was the tribal head of a father’s household in Midian.

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  1. Numbers 25:13 I.e. reconciled the Israelites to God.

13 He and his descendants will have a covenant of a lasting priesthood,(A) because he was zealous(B) for the honor(C) of his God and made atonement(D) for the Israelites.”(E)

14 The name of the Israelite who was killed with the Midianite woman(F) was Zimri son of Salu, the leader of a Simeonite family.(G) 15 And the name of the Midianite woman who was put to death was Kozbi(H) daughter of Zur, a tribal chief of a Midianite family.(I)

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