Joined himself - that is, by taking part in the sacrificial meals as described in the last verse. Compare Exodus 34:15; [Reference 1 Corinth…

And Israel joined himself to Baal-peor. Moses amplifies their crime with this expression, stating that they bound themselves to the idol i…

And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor
The name of an idol; one of the Baals, Baal being a general name for an idol…

The friendship of the wicked is more dangerous than their hostility, for no one can prevail against God's people if they are not overcome by their …