9 And those that died in the plague were twenty and four thousand.

Other Translations of Numbers 25:9

New International Version

9 but those who died in the plague numbered 24,000.

English Standard Version

9 Nevertheless, those who died by the plague were twenty-four thousand.

The Message

9 But 24,000 had already died.

New King James Version

9 And those who died in the plague were twenty-four thousand.

New Living Translation

9 but not before 24,000 people had died.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 25:9

Commentary on Numbers 25:6-15

(Read Numbers 25:6-15)

Phinehas, in the courage of zeal and faith, executed vengeance on Zimri and Cozbi. This act can never be an example for private revenge, or religious persecution, or for irregular public vengeance.