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and he went after the man of Israel into the pavilion, and thrust both of them through, the man of Israel, and the woman through her body. So the plague was stayed from the children of Israel.

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The Sin's Brazen Location

Commentators note the word for "tent" (qubbah) is unique. It likely refers not to a standard dwelling but to a special alcove or even a brothel-like structure set up for sexual immorality associated with idol worship. This detail highlights the public and defiant nature of the sin.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 25:8

18th Century

Theologian

Into the tent - The inner recess in the tent, shaped like an arch, and designated as the sleeping chamber and the women’s quarters.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 25:8

19th Century

Bishop

Into the tent.— The word k ubbah (tent, or alcove) occurs only in this place. The reference may be to the inner part of t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 25:8

17th Century

Pastor

And he went after the man of Israel into the tent
Into which he went with his harlot; the word here used is different…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 25:6–15

17th Century

Minister

Phinehas, in the courage of zeal and faith, executed vengeance on Zimri and Cozbi. This act can never be an example for private revenge, or religio…