Numbers 31:16

Contemporary English Version 1995

They are the ones who followed Balaam's advice and invited our people to worship the god Baal Peor. That's why the Lord punished us by killing so many of our people.

Cross References

2 Peter 2:15

They have left the true road and have gone down the wrong path by following the example of the prophet Balaam. He was the son of Beor and loved what he got from being a crook.

Revelation 2:14

I do have a few things against you. Some of you are following the teaching of Balaam. Long ago he told Balak to teach the people of Israel to eat food that had been offered to idols and to be immoral.

Joshua 22:17

Wasn't our people's sin at Peor terrible enough for you? The Lord punished us by sending a horrible sickness that killed many of us, and we still suffer because of that sin.

Deuteronomy 4:3

You saw how he killed everyone who worshiped the god Baal Peor.

Numbers 24:14

So I'm going back home, but I'm leaving you with a warning about what the Israelites will someday do to your nation.”

Proverbs 23:27

Bad women and unfaithful wives are like a deep pit—

Ecclesiastes 7:26

Here is what I discovered: A bad woman is worse than death. She is a trap, reaching out with body and soul to catch you. But if you obey God, you can escape. If you don't obey, you are done for.

Jude 1:11

Now they are in for real trouble. They have followed Cain's example and have made the same mistake that Balaam did by caring only for money. They have also rebelled against God, just as Korah did. Because of all this, they will be destroyed.

Numbers 31:8

including Balaam son of Beor and the five Midianite kings, Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba.