Num 25:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : Many Israelites joined themselves to the worship of Baal-peor, a false god. This act is called both idolatry and eating sacrifices of the dead (Numbers 25:3; Psalm 106:28 ). The commentary warns that eating food offered to idols is spiritually dangerous because it creates a connection with evil spirits (1 Corinthians 10:20 ). The anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and a deadly plague began as a result (Psalm 106:29 ).

‏ Numbers 25:3

v. 3: Many Israelites joined themselves to the worship of Baal-peor, a false god. This act is called both idolatry and eating sacrifices of the dead (Numbers 25:3; Psalm 106:28 ^a). The commentary warns that eating food offered to idols is spiritually dangerous because it creates a connection with evil spirits (1 Corinthians 10:20 ^b). The anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and a deadly plague began as a result (Psalm 106:29 ^c).