Pinchas Kills Zimri and Kozbi
When Zimri and Kozbi publicly desecrate Hashem's name and Zimri questions Moshe, Pinchas consults Moshe, takes his sword from outside the Beis Midrash and kills them.
Zimri and Kozbi were caught publicly desecrating Hashem’s name. In addition, Zimri went so far as to question the character of Moshe Rabbeinu. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Pinchas knew what action was required. After consulting with Moshe, he left the Beis Medrash, retrieved his sword, and entered Zimri’s tent with his weapon concealed – where he killed both Zimri and Kozbi.
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