Numbers 25:2 web — for they called the people to the sacrifices of their gods; and the people ate, and bowed down to their gods.

World English Bible

"for they called the people to the sacrifices of their gods; and the people ate, and bowed down to their gods."

— Numbers 25:2, World English Bible

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Numbers 25 — Context

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Israel stayed in Shittim; and the people began to play the prostitute with the daughters of Moab:

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for they called the people to the sacrifices of their gods; and the people ate, and bowed down to their gods.

3

Israel joined himself to Baal Peor: and the anger of Yahweh was kindled against Israel.

4

Yahweh said to Moses, "Take all the chiefs of the people, and hang them up to Yahweh before the sun, that the fierce anger of Yahweh may turn away from Israel."

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Moses said to the judges of Israel, "Everyone kill his men who have joined themselves to Baal Peor."

Numbers 25:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 25:2 say?
Numbers 25:2 in the World English Bible reads: “for they called the people to the sacrifices of their gods; and 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 (WEB): “for they called the people to the sacrifices of their gods; and 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.
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