The Israelites are led into temptation and idolatry by the Moabite women, betraying their covenant with God.
God’s anger is kindled against Israel due to their idolatry and infidelity, resulting in a deadly plague.
Phinehas, driven by zeal and righteous indignation, takes decisive action to stop the plague by killing an Israelite man and a Moabite woman engaging in idolatrous behavior.
The actions of Phinehas lead to the cessation of the plague, symbolizing a return to repentance and atonement for Israel’s sins.
God expresses approval of Phinehas’ zeal and grants him and his descendants a covenant of peace and everlasting priesthood.