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And Israel remained among the acacias, - and the people began to go away unchastely unto the daughters of Moab;

who invited the people unto the sacrifices of their gods, - so the people did eat, and did bow themselves down unto their gods.

Thus Israel let himself be bound unto Baal-peor, and the anger of Yahweh kindled upon Israel.

And Yahweh said unto Moses - Take all the heads of the people, and crucify them unto Yahweh. in the face of the sun, - that the heat of the anger of Yahweh may turn away from Israel.

And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, - Slay ye each one his men, who have let them-selves he herald unto Baal-peor.