Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
Ver. 6. Were our examples] Worthily are they made examples, that will not take them. Alterius perditio tua sit cautio. The destruction of others should be a terror to us, that we may wash our feet in the blood of the wicked, Psalms 52:6. It is a just presage and desert of ruin, not to be warned.
As they also lusted] As at Kibroth Hattaavah, where by a hasty testament they bequeathed a new name to the place of their burial.