Numbers 25
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 25 of 36
Chapter Summary
Israel commits fornication and idolatry with Moabite women at Shittim. God's anger burns against Israel. Phinehas kills an Israelite man and Midianite woman in their tent, stopping a plague that had killed 24,000. God rewards Phinehas with an everlasting covenant of priesthood and commands war against the Midianites.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Grandson of Aaron who, zealous for God, pierces Zimri and Cozbi and stays the plague, earning a covenant of peace
Leader who relays Jehovah's command to execute those joined to Baal-peor
Simeonite leader, son of Salu, who brings a Midianite woman into the camp and is killed by Phinehas
Midianite woman, daughter of Zur, slain with Zimri by Phinehas
Head of a Midianite father's house, father of Cozbi
Timeline
While staying in Shittim, Israelite men begin committing fornication with Moabite women. These women invite them to their sacrifices, leading Israel to yoke themselves to the worship of Baal-peor and inciting Jehovah's fierce anger.
Numbers 25:1-5An Israelite named Zimri brazenly brings a Midianite woman named Cozbi into the camp, prompting Phinehas the priest to spear them both through the belly. This zealous act stops a devastating plague that had already killed 24,000 Israelites.
Numbers 25:6-18While dwelling in Shittim, the Israelites commit fornication with Moabite women and join themselves to the worship and sacrifices of Baal-peor. Jehovah's anger burns, and He commands the leaders to be hung and the offenders killed.
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