Numbers 25:6-8 recounts the exact event — Phinehas killing the couple to stop the plague — providing the narrative behind the summary.

1 Kings 18:40 shows Elijah executing Baal's prophets — a strong parallel to Phinehas' zeal in stopping idolatry and the plague.

Malachi 2:5 refers to the covenant of life and peace given to Phinehas (Numbers 25:12-13), directly linking to his righteous act that stopped the plague.

Exodus 6:25 gives the genealogy of Phinehas, identifying him as the son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron, providing his priestly lineage.

Numbers 25:14 names the Israelite man Zimri, adding specific identity to the event summarized in Psalm 106:30.

Numbers 25:15 names the Midianite woman Cozbi, giving detail to the plague-stopping event.

Deuteronomy 13:9-11 commands showing no pity in executing idolaters — Phinehas' action exemplifies this zealous judgment.

Joshua 22:13 shows Phinehas sent as a priestly representative to resolve a conflict, another instance of his leadership role.