Numbers 25:9
“And those that died in the plague were twenty and four thousand.”

What does Numbers 25:9 mean?
Numbers 25:9 (KJV) reads: "And those that died in the plague were twenty and four thousand." This verse is found in the book of Numbers, which is the fourth book of the Bible. The book of Numbers is primarily a historical account of the Israelites in the wilderness, following…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Weight of Consequences: Reflecting on Numbers 25:9
In Numbers 25:9 of the King James Version, we read a stark and sobering account of God’s judgment upon the children of Israel: "And those that died in the plague were twenty and four thousand." This verse comes in the context of a grave situation where the Israelites had begun…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Mercy and Healing in Times of Plague
Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart heavy yet filled with hope. I stand in reverence of Your power, Your grace, and Your unwavering mercy. As I reflect on the poignant verse from Numbers 25:9, “And those that died in the plague were twenty and four thousand,” I…
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