1 Waisraeli walipokuwa huko Shitimu, wanaume walianza kuzini na wanawake wa Moabu.
2 Wanawake hao waliwaalika Waisraeli washiriki matambiko waliyotambikia miungu yao, nao Waisraeli wakala chakula na kuiabudu miungu yao.
3 Ndivyo Waisraeli walivyojiunga na mungu Baali wa Peori, nayo hasira ya Mwenyezi-Mungu ikawaka dhidi yao.
4 Basi, Mwenyezi-Mungu akamwambia Mose, “Wachukue viongozi wote wa Israeli, uwanyonge mbele yangu juani, ili ghadhabu yangu dhidi yenu ipite.”
5 Mose akawaambia waamuzi wa Israeli, “Kila mmoja wenu amuue mtu yeyote miongoni mwenu ambaye amejiunga na mungu Baali wa Peori.”