Psalms 106:30
Then Phinehas stood between, and so the plague was stayed;
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed.
In Context
29They provoked him to wrath by their deeds, and plague broke out among them.
31and it was counted to him for righteousness unto all generations forever.
Cross References
Joshua 7:12That is why the Israelites cannot stand up against their enemies and why they run from their enemies, because they have brought themselves under the dedication by destruction! I will never be with you again, unless you remove everything from among you which was dedicated to me.
Jonah 1:12He said to them, “Take me up and throw me into the sea, and the sea will be calm for you, for I know that it is because of me this fierce storm has overtaken you.”
Matthew Henry on Psalms 106:14-34
Provocation of Israel in the Wilderness. 13 They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: 14 But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. 15 And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul. 16 They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the Lord . 17 The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram. 18 And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. 19 They made a calf in Horeb, and… Read the whole commentary →