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Attack the Midianites and strike them dead: This war is recorded in chapter 31.
Israel was camped across the Jordan River from Jericho. They were almost ready to enter the land and begin the conquest. However, at this important moment, they fell into serious sin.
Balaam advised Israel’s enemies to lead the people into sexual immorality and idolatry at Baal-peor (31:16).
He could not harm Israel with a curse, so he chose another way. He led them into sin through lust and the worship of false gods.
The early church faced similar temptations. Believers were warned about idolatry and sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 10:6, 11).
Places
Midian: A nation descended from Abraham; oppressed Israel in the time of the judges
Glossary
Areli, Arelite Balaam Cozbi Deuteronomy, Book of Idols, Idolatry Joshua, Book of Midian, Midianite Moab, Moabites Numbers, Book of Shittim (Place)
Topics
Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Return to the Plains of Moab: Midianites Destroyed and Balaam Slain Midianites with the Moabites: Punished for Seducing Israel Midianites: A Snare to the Israelites