Numbers 25:5 kjv — And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that were joined unto Baal–peor.

King James Version

"And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that were joined unto Baal–peor."

— Numbers 25:5, King James Version

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Numbers 25 — Context

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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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And Israel joined himself unto Baal–peor: and the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel.

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And the Lord said unto Moses, Take all the heads of the people, and hang them up before the Lord against the sun, that the fierce anger of the Lord may be turned away from Israel.

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And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that were joined unto Baal–peor.

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And, behold, one of the children of Israel came and brought unto his brethren a Midianitish woman in the sight of Moses, and in the sight of all the congregation of the children of Israel, who were weeping before the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

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And when Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, saw it, he rose up from among the congregation, and took a javelin in his hand;

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And he went after the man of Israel into the tent, and thrust both of them through, the man of Israel, and the woman through her belly. So the plague was stayed from the children of Israel.

Numbers 25:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 25:5 say?
Numbers 25:5 in the King James Version reads: “And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that were joined unto Baal–peor.”
Where is Numbers 25:5 in the Bible?
Numbers 25:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 25, verse 5.
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 25:5.
What translation should I read Numbers 25:5 in?
Numbers 25:5 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 25:5?
Numbers 25:5 reads (KJV): “And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that were joined unto Baal–peor.” 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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