1. And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to fornicate with the daughters of Moab,
2. who called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods; and the people ate and bowed down to their gods.
3. And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor; and the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel.
4. And the Lord said unto Moses, Take all the princes of the people and disjoint them before the Lord hanging them from a tree against the sun, that the fierce anger of the Lord may be turned away from Israel.