Shortly before entering the Promised Land, when Israel was encamped on the Plains of Moab, Moabite and Midianite women lured many Israelite males into immorality and idolatry.
Vahetult enne Tõotatud Maale sisenemist, kui Iisrael oli laagris Moabi lagendikel, meelitasid Moabi ja Midjani naised paljusid Iisraeli mehi ebamoraalsusse ja ebajumalakummardamisse.