Numbers 25:3
“And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor,.... The name of an idol; one of the Baals, Baal being a general name for an…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Joined himself - i. e., by taking part in the sacrificial meals as described in the last verse. Compare Exo 34:15; 1Co…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Numbers 25:1-5
Here is, I. The sin of Israel, to which they were enticed by the daughters of Moab and Midian; they were guilty both of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Baal-peor i.e. the deity who was considered the Lord of the place Peor. See on Num 23:28. Names of deities consisting of…
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