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Numbers 25:5

Numbers 25:5
And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that were joined unto Baalpeor.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Moses said unto the judges of Israel,.... Either the same with the heads of the people, or the rulers of thousands,…

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

every one his men Each judge was to execute the offenders that belonged to the division over which he had authority (see…