30 But [a]Phinehas stood up, and executed judgment, and the plague was stayed.

31 (A)And it was [b]imputed unto him for righteousness from generation to generation forever.

32 They angered him also at the waters of (B)Meribah, so that [c]Moses was punished for their sakes,

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 106:30 When all others neglected God’s glory, he in his zeal killed the adulterers and prevented God’s wrath.
  2. Psalm 106:31 This act declared his lively faith, and for his faith’s sake was accepted.
  3. Psalm 106:32 If so notable a Prophet of God escape not punishment, though others provoked him to sin, how much more shall they be subject to God’s judgment, which cause God’s children to sin?

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