1. And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab. / 2. And they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods: and the people did eat, and bowed down to their gods. →

Well, folks, it looks like God is really mad at the Israelites in Numbers 25. They were having a party, and apparently they were getting a little too friendly with some Moabite women. So God sends a plague, and the only way to make it stop is for a guy named Phinehas to take a spear and stab a couple of people. →

Joe: Alright, so we’re talking about Numbers 25 now. What’s this one about? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter talks about the Israelites intermingling with the Moabites, which God forbids. The Israelites started to worship the Moabite gods and the Israelites’ leader, Phinehas, killed a man and woman who were involved in this. →

Alex: Ok, so tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, in Numbers 25, we learn that the Israelites, while in the wilderness, began to commit idolatry by engaging in sexual immorality with Moabite women. →

Listen up, maggots! This is Numbers 25! In this chapter, the Israelites commit a serious sin and the Lord orders Moses to punish them. Then, one of the Israelite leaders named Phinehas kills a man and a woman who were committing adultery, and the Lord rewards him for his righteous deed. →

Batman: Greetings, Robin! It appears trouble is afoot. Robin: What is it, Batman? Batman: We've received word that the Israelites have been consorting with the Moabite women and worshipping their gods! →

Folks, listen up! C'mon, man, here's the deal. Right here in Numbers 25, or uh, you know, the book of Numbers, we got a story about a dude named Phinehas. Now, my father used to say the Lord really liked Phinehas, because he stopped a plague from happening. →

In Numbers 25, Trump would say it was an unbelievable chapter. Many people are saying the Israelites were huge losers for getting involved with the Moabites, and their leader, the overrated Baal of Peor. →

Peter: Alright, so in Numbers 25, the Israelites were chillin' in Moab and got all buddy-buddy with the Moabites and started worshipping their gods. Lois: Wait, what? Peter: Yeah, it was totally whack, so God was like, "Uh-uh, no way, Jose!" and then he sent a plague to punish them. →