Numbers 25:1-5

1While the Israelites were camped at Acacia Grove, some of the men defiled themselves by having sexual relations with local Moabite women.

2These women invited them to attend sacrifices to their gods, so the Israelites feasted with them and worshiped the gods of Moab.

3In this way, Israel joined in the worship of Baal of Peor, causing the Lord’s anger to blaze against his people.

4The Lord issued the following command to Moses: “Seize all the ringleaders and execute them before the Lord in broad daylight, so his fierce anger will turn away from the people of Israel.”

5So Moses ordered Israel’s judges, “Each of you must put to death the men under your authority who have joined in worshiping Baal of Peor.”