Bible Person

Phinehas

Meaning: bold aspect; face of trust or protection · Male · 16 cross references

Phinehas is the son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron, remembered as a zealous priestly figure in the wilderness and early settlement period. His name is closely tied to covenant zeal, priestly continuity, and the preservation of holy order in Israel. First appears in Exod 6:25.1

AI summary: Phinehas matters because the cross references present him as one of the strongest priestly personalities after Aaron's generation. He intervenes decisively during the Baal-peor crisis, is associated with the covenant of peace, serves in sacred military and mediating roles, and remains a marker of continuity in the high-priestly line. Later references show him still remembered at moments of tribal crisis and inheritance. Taken together, the material presents Phinehas as a priest whose zeal is treated not as impulsive violence but as a crucial defense of Israel's covenant holiness.1

Central Figure

Phinehas

Meaning: bold aspect; face of trust or protection