Numbers 25:1
“And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab.”
Numbers 25:1 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And Israel at that time abode in Settim, and the people committed fornication with the daughters of Moab,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Israel abode in Shittim; and the people began to play the harlot with the daughters of Moab:
- DARBYDarby
- And Israel abode in Shittim; and the people began to commit fornication with the daughters of Moab.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Israel stayed in Shittim; and the people began to play the prostitute with the daughters of Moab:
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Israel dwelleth in Shittim, and the people begin to go a-whoring unto daughters of Moab,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Israel settled in Shittim, and the people began to engage in whoredom with the daughters of Moab.
Context: Numbers 25
1And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab.
2And they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods: and the people did eat, and bowed down to their gods.
3And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.
About Numbers 25: The Sin of Baal Peor
Israelites commit idolatry and immorality with Moabite women, and a plague breaks out among them as punishment.
Commentary
In Numbers 25, the Israelites are punished for their idolatry and immorality. The Lord commands Moses to take vengeance on the Midianites, who had enticed the Israelites to worship their gods. Moses then sends a thousand men from each tribe to fight against the Midianites. The Israelites are victorious and bring back the spoils of war.