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The Danger of Prosperity
Commentators like John Calvin note that Israel's fall didn't happen during hardship but during a time of rest and comfort in Shittim. After enduring the wilderness, prosperity made them vulnerable to temptation. This serves as a warning that spiritual vigilance is crucial not just in trials, but also in times of peace and abundance, when complacency can set in.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 25:1
18th Century
Theologian
The records of the neighboring cities of the plain, and the circumstances of the origin of Moab (Genesis 19:30 and following) suggest t…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 25:1
19th Century
Bishop
Abode in Shittim— i.e., Abel-Shittim (Numbers 33:49). (See Note on Numbers 22:1.)
John Calvin
On Numbers 25:1
16th Century
Theologian
And Israel abode in Shittim. From this narrative we learn certainly that the people were no more able to bear prosperity than adversity. P…
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John Gill
On Numbers 25:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Israel abode in Shittim
A place in the plains of Moab, so called from the shittim wood, which grew here in great…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 25:1–5
17th Century
Minister
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 …