Numbers 25:2 net — These women invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods; then the people ate and bowed down to their gods.

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"These women invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods; then the people ate and bowed down to their gods."

— Numbers 25:2, NET Bible

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“And they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods: and the people did eat, and bowed down to their gods.”
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“for they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods; and the people did eat, and bowed down to their gods. ”
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Numbers 25 — Context

Israel’s Sin with the Moabite Women When Israel lived in Shittim, the people began to commit sexual immorality with the daughters of Moab.

These women invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods; then the people ate and bowed down to their gods.

When Israel joined themselves to Baal-peor, the anger of the LORD flared up against Israel.

God’s Punishment The LORD said to Moses,“Arrest all the leaders of the people, and hang them up before the LORD in broad daylight, so that the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel.”

So Moses said to the judges of Israel,“Each of you must execute those of his men who were joined to Baal-peor.”

Numbers 25:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 25:2 say?

Numbers 25:2 in the NET Bible reads: “These women invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods; then the people ate and bowed down to 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 (NET): “These women invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods; then the people ate and bowed down to 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.

Numbers 25:2 net — These women invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods; then the people ate and bowed down to their gods.

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