Numbers 25:2 cpdv — who called them to their sacrifices. And they ate, and they adored their gods.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"who called them to their sacrifices. And they ate, and they adored their gods. "

— Numbers 25:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 25 — Context

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Now Israel, at that time, dwelt in Shittim, and the people were fornicating with the daughters of Moab,

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who called them to their sacrifices. And they ate, and they adored their gods.

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And Israel was initiated into Baal of Peor. And so the Lord, being angry,

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said to Moses, “Take all the leaders of the people, and hang them on gallows against the sun, so that my fury may be averted from Israel.”

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And Moses said to the judges of Israel, “Let each one kill his neighbors, who have been initiated into Baal of Peor.”

Numbers 25:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 25:2 say?
Numbers 25:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “who called them to their sacrifices. And they ate, and they adored their gods. ”
Where is Numbers 25:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 25:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 25, verse 2.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 25:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 25:2 in?
Numbers 25:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 25:2?
Numbers 25:2 reads (CPDV): “who called them to their sacrifices. And they ate, and they adored their gods. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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