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for they called the people to the sacrifices of their gods; and the people ate, and bowed down to their gods.
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The Progression of Sin
Commentators explain that the path to idolatry began with a seemingly social invitation. The Moabite women invited the Israelites to their sacrificial feasts. The act of eating this food was itself a form of participation in idolatry, which then led to the more explicit act of bowing down to their gods. This serves as a warning about how seemingly small compromises can lead to major spiritual failure.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And they called - that is, “the daughters of Moab called.”
19th Century
Anglican
And they called the people ... — The Moabitish women invited the Israelites to their sacrificial feasts, which were celeb…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods , &c.] That is, the daughters of Moab and Midian, with …
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