Numbers 25:1-3

Contemporary English Version

The Israelites Worship Baal

25 While the Israelites were camped at Acacia, some of the men had sex with Moabite women. ² These women then invited the men to ceremonies where sacrifices were offered to their gods. The men ate the meat from the sacrifices and worshiped the Moabite gods.

³ The Lord was angry with Israel because they had worshiped the god Baal Peor.