Numbers 25:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Vex the Midianites, and smite them:

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Harass the Midianites and attack them:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is commanding the Israelites to fight against the Midianites as judgment for leading Israel into sin.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped near the Midianites and Moabites during their wilderness journey, and the Midianites played a key role in tempting the Israelites into idolatry and immorality through intermarriages. This led to a devastating plague among the Israelites as God's judgment for their unfaithfulness. As a result, God instructed Moses to confront and attack the Midianites to preserve the holiness and loyalty of His people.

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