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The Real Enemy is Within
Matthew Henry highlights a critical lesson: Balaam's curses failed, but the Moabites' enticements to sin succeeded. The greatest danger to God's people was not an external enemy's power but their own internal lusts and susceptibility to worldly pleasures. This verse shows that sin is what truly "sets God against" His people and invites His anger.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 25:3
18th Century
Theologian
Joined himself - that is, by taking part in the sacrificial meals as described in the last verse. Compare Exodus 34:15; [Reference 1 Corinth…
John Calvin
On Numbers 25:3
16th Century
Theologian
And Israel joined himself to Baal-peor. Moses amplifies their crime with this expression, stating that they bound themselves to the idol i…
John Gill
On Numbers 25:3
17th Century
Pastor
And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor
The name of an idol; one of the Baals, Baal being a general name for an idol…
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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 …