NUMBERS 25

THE MOABITES SEDUCE THE ISRAELITES 

The Israelites are led astray by Moabite women, who entice them to worship Baal of Peor. This idolatry involves both spiritual and sexual unfaithfulness. One Israelite man brings a Midianite woman into the camp, and they are both killed by Phinehas, a priest.

Phinehas is steadfast towards God and not led astray. God notices his faithfulness and makes a covenant of peace for his family, protecting him against the enemies of the Israelites.