Pinchas
פִּינְחָס
Phinehas
Numbers 25:10−30:1
When Is Pinchas Read?
/ 23 Tammuz 5781
/ 24 Tammuz 5782
/ 19 Tammuz 5783
Summary
- Pinchas is rewarded for killing the Israelite and the Midianite woman who cursed God. (25:10–15)
- Israel fights a war against the Midianites. (25:16-18)
- A second census is taken. (26:1–65)
- The daughters of Zelophehad force a change in the laws of property inheritance. (27:1–11)
- Joshua is chosen to be Moses' successor. (27:15–23)
- The sacrificial ritual for all festival occasions is described in detail. (28:1–30:1)
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