The Zealot’s Reward
In this week’s parshah, we learn about the reward claimed by Pinchas for his zealotry in defending Hashem’s honor: “Behold, I grant him My covenant of peace.” Rashi explains that Pinchas justly earned his reward.[1] What does Rashi mean to add? Is it not obvious that Pinchas deserved reward for fulfilling this important mitzva,…