On the very borders of Canaan, one of the saddest chapters in the history of the children of Israel was written. Is it even remotely possible that there could be an antitypical emulation of this event recorded for posterity? As ancient Israel first observed, then took part, and then brought into the camp aspects of Baal worship, so antitypical Israel by analogy will display a similar tendency. As ancient Israel needed to be purged of its Baal worship, so modern Israel will have to undergo a similar experience. God did not reject ancient Israel but cleansed it. So the antitype will also not be rejected but there will be a spewing out of those who worship both Yahweh and Baal.