~ people began to ~ 04_NUM_25_01  And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab. #, 14_2CH_31_10  And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered him, and said, Since [the people] began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and have left plenty, for the LORD hath blessed his people; and that which is left [is] this great store. #,