Numbers 25:5

New Century Version

So Moses said to Israel’s judges, “Each of you must put to death your people who have become worshipers of Baal of Peor.”

Cross References

1 Kings 18:40

Then Elijah said, “Capture the prophets of Baal! Don’t let any of them run away!” The people captured all the prophets. Then Elijah led them down to the Kishon Valley, where he killed them.

Exodus 18:21

But choose some capable men from among the people—men who respect God, who can be trusted, and who will not change their decisions for money. Make these men officers over the people, to rule over groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

Exodus 22:20

“Destroy completely any person who makes a sacrifice to any god except the Lord.

Numbers 25:3

So the Israelites began to worship Baal of Peor, and the Lord was very angry with them.

Deuteronomy 13:13

that evil people have moved in among you. And they might lead the people of that city away from God, saying, “Let’s go and worship other gods.” (These are gods you have not known.)

Deuteronomy 13:15

you must kill with a sword everyone who lives in that city. Destroy the city completely and kill everyone in it, as well as the animals, with a sword.

Deuteronomy 13:6

Someone might try to lead you to serve other gods—it might be your brother, your son or daughter, the wife you love, or a close friend. The person might say, “Let’s go and worship other gods.” (These are gods that neither you nor your ancestors have known,

Deuteronomy 13:9

You must put them to death. You must be the first one to start to kill them, and then everyone else must join in.

Joshua 22:17

Remember what happened at Peor? We still suffer today because of that sin, for which God made many Israelites very sick.