Is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we are not cleansed until this day, although there was a plague in the congregation of the LORD,
Wasn't the sin we committed at Peor serious enough for us? We still haven't been completely cleansed from it even today, and it brought a plague on God's people.
The writer is reminding the people that they're still dealing with the consequences of their past rebellion against God at Peor, which brought terrible judgment.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites sinned by worshiping Baal of Peor and engaging in immoral acts with the Moabites, which led to a devastating plague that killed many in the congregation as a judgment from God. This event, known as the iniquity of Peor, highlighted the severe consequences of idolatry and unfaithfulness, and it remained a cautionary memory for future generations. In Joshua 22:17, the eastern tribes reference this past sin to warn against repeating similar errors that could provoke God's wrath.
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