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12-13 But instead of punishing them, I forgave them. So because of the loyalty that Phinehas showed, I solemnly promise that he and his descendants will always be my priests.”

14 The Israelite man that was killed was Zimri son of Salu, who was one of the leaders of the Simeon tribe.

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12 Therefore tell him I am making my covenant of peace(A) with him. 13 He and his descendants will have a covenant of a lasting priesthood,(B) because he was zealous(C) for the honor(D) of his God and made atonement(E) for the Israelites.”(F)

14 The name of the Israelite who was killed with the Midianite woman(G) was Zimri son of Salu, the leader of a Simeonite family.(H)

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