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.