Numbers 25:17 References

17 "aBe hostile to the Midianites and strike them;

a Numbers 25:1, Numbers 22:4, Numbers 31:1-3

Numbers 25

1 While Israel remained at aShittim, the people began bto play the harlot with the daughters of Moab.

Numbers 22

4 Moab said to the elders of aMidian, "Now this horde will lick up all that is around us, as the ox licks up the grass of the field." And Balak the son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time.

Numbers 31

1 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,

2 "aTake full vengeance for the sons of Israel on the Midianites; afterward you will be bgathered to your people."

3 Moses spoke to the people, saying, "Arm men from among you for the war, that they may go against Midian to execute athe Lord'S vengeance on Midian.