ESV Reformation Study Bible – Rev 2:14
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Rev 2:14

2:14 Balaam. Balaam (Num. 22:5) gave Balak advice leading to Israel’s harlotry in Moab (Num. 25:1–4). Jezebel (v. 20) and other professing Christians in the seven churches were indulging in pleasures offered by their pagan environment (17:1–19:10 note).