Pinchas

God gives Pinchas a covenant of peace; God explains the apportionment of the Land of Israel; the daughters of Tzelophechad petition to inherit their father's portion; Moses appoints Joshua his successor.

Just as God advocated for the property rights of Zelophehad's daughters, we should work to create economic opportunities for those who have lacked them.

People who translate zeal for God into violence must normally possess the qualities and ethics worthy of a covenant of peace.

Only a passionate zealous act can respond adequately to sins and crimes of passion.

How can we reconcile Pinchas' act of zealous violence and the covenant of peace he receives?

The census that occurs immediately after the plague for the sin with Midian reassures the Children of Israel that they are still God's partners in the covenant.

In identifying Moses' successor, God emphasizes that inspiration, not passion or popularity, makes a successful leader.