^{1 Ref} Now when Israel was living in Shittim the people became false to the Lord, doing evil with the daughters of Moab:

^{2 Ref} For they sent for the people to be present at the offerings made to their gods; and the people took part in their feasts and gave honour to their gods.

^{3 Ref} So Israel had relations with the women of Moab in honour of the Baal of Peor: and the Lord was moved to wrath against Israel.