numbers 25:3 And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.

numbers 25:3 So Israel joined themselves to Baal of Peor, and the LORD was angry against Israel.

3. Israel joined himself unto Baal-peor--Baal was a general name for "lord," and Peor for a "mount" in Moab. The real name of the idol was Chemosh, and his rites of worship were celebrated by the grossest obscenity. In participating in this festival, then, the Israelites committed the double offense of idolatry and licentiousness.

numbers 25:3 So Israel joined themselves to Baal of Peor, and the LORD was angry against Israel.

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