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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But the livestock and the plunder from the towns we had captured we carried off for ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />We took all the livestock as plunder for ourselves, along with anything of value from the towns we ransacked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Only the livestock we took as spoil for ourselves, with the plunder of the cities that we captured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />We carried off for ourselves only the livestock and the plunder from the cities we captured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Only the cattle we took for a prey unto ourselves, and the spoil of the cities which we took.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />We took only the livestock as plunder for ourselves, with the spoil of the cities which we took.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />We took only the animals as our plunder, and the spoils of the cities which we had captured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220We took only the animals as our booty and the spoil of the cities which we had captured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“We took only the animals as our booty and the spoil of the cities which we had captured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />We took only the animals as our plunder and the spoil of the cities which we had captured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />We took only the cattle as plunder for ourselves and the spoil of the cities which we had captured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />We took only the livestock and the spoil from the cities we captured as plunder for ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />We took only the livestock and the spoil from the cities we captured as plunder for ourselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />only the cattle we took for a prey unto ourselves, with the spoil of the cities which we had taken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />but keeping the livestock and everything else of value. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />only the cattle we took for a prey unto ourselves, with the spoil of the cities which we had taken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />However, we did loot the cities that we captured, taking the cattle and goods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We took the livestock and plundered the towns. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />We only appropriated the livestock for our use, along with plunder from the cities that we captured. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />We carried off for ourselves only the livestock and the plunder from the cities we captured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />We kept only the livestock and plunder from the cities for ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />only the livestock we took for a prey to ourselves, with the spoil of the cities which we had taken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Only the cattle we took for a prey to ourselves, and the spoil of the cities which we took.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Only the livestock we took for plunder for ourselves, with the plunder of the cities which we had taken. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />only, we have spoiled the livestock for ourselves, and the spoil of the cities which we have captured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> only, the cattle we have spoiled for ourselves, and the spoil of the cities which we have captured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Only the cattle we plundered for ourselves, and the spoil of the cities which we took.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Except the cattle which came to the share of them that took them: and the spoils of the cities, which we took: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />except the cattle, which went to the share of those who plundered them. And we seized the spoils of the cities,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Our only plunder was the livestock and the spoils of the captured cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Only the livestock we kept as spoil for ourselves, as well as the plunder of the towns that we had captured.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Only the cattle we took for a prey to ourselves, and the spoil of the cities which we conquered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Only we captured the livestock for ourselves and the spoils of the cities that we conquered.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />only the cattle we took for a prey unto ourselves, with the spoil of the cities which we had taken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Only we took the cattle captive, and took the spoil of the cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=755" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">King Sihon Defeated</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">34</span>At that time we captured all his cities and devoted to destruction the people of every city, including women and children. We left no survivors. <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7535.htm" title="7535: raq (Adv) -- The same as raq as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although.">We carried off for ourselves only</a> <a href="/hebrew/962.htm" title="962: bā·zaz·nū (V-Qal-Perf-1cp) -- To spoil, plunder. A primitive root; to plunder."></a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/929.htm" title="929: hab·bə·hê·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- A beast, animal, cattle. From an unused root; properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal.">the livestock</a> <a href="/hebrew/7998.htm" title="7998: ū·šə·lal (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A prey, spoil, plunder, booty. From shalal; booty.">and the plunder</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: he·‘ā·rîm (Art:: N-fp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">from the cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3920.htm" title="3920: lā·ḵā·ḏə·nū (V-Qal-Perf-1cp) -- To capture, seize, take. A primitive root; to catch; generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose; figuratively, to cohere.">we captured.</a> </span><span class="reftext">36</span>From Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the valley, even as far as Gilead, not one city had walls too high for us. The LORD our God gave us all of them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/11-14.htm">Joshua 11:14</a></span><br />The Israelites took for themselves all the plunder and livestock of these cities, but they put all the people to the sword until they had completely destroyed them, not sparing anyone who breathed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/31-9.htm">Numbers 31:9-11</a></span><br />The Israelites captured the Midianite women and their children, and they plundered all their herds, flocks, and goods. / Then they burned all the cities where the Midianites had lived, as well as all their encampments, / and carried away all the plunder and spoils, both people and animals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-3.htm">1 Samuel 15:3</a></span><br />Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-25.htm">2 Chronicles 20:25</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat and his people went to carry off the plunder, and they found on the bodies an abundance of goods and valuables—more than they could carry away. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/8-27.htm">Joshua 8:27</a></span><br />Israel took for themselves only the cattle and plunder of that city, as the LORD had commanded Joshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-19.htm">1 Samuel 30:19-20</a></span><br />Nothing was missing, young or old, son or daughter, or any of the plunder the Amalekites had taken. David brought everything back. / And he took all the flocks and herds, which his men drove ahead of the other livestock, calling out, “This is David’s plunder!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-16.htm">2 Kings 7:16</a></span><br />Then the people went out and plundered the camp of the Arameans. It was then that a seah of fine flour sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley sold for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/14-11.htm">Genesis 14:11-12</a></span><br />The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food, and they went on their way. / They also carried off Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions, since Lot was living in Sodom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Exodus 12:35-36</a></span><br />Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-14.htm">2 Kings 14:14</a></span><br />He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace, as well as some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-13.htm">2 Chronicles 14:13-15</a></span><br />Then Asa and his army pursued them as far as Gerar. The Cushites fell and could not recover, for they were crushed before the LORD and His army. So the people of Judah carried off a great amount of plunder / and attacked all the cities around Gerar, because the terror of the LORD had fallen upon them. They plundered all the cities, since there was much plunder there. / They also attacked the tents of the herdsmen and carried off many sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-6.htm">Isaiah 10:6</a></span><br />I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/39-10.htm">Ezekiel 39:10</a></span><br />They will not gather wood from the countryside or cut it from the forests, for they will use the weapons for fuel. They will loot those who looted them and plunder those who plundered them, declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Luke 11:21-22</a></span><br />When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure. / But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-29.htm">Matthew 12:29</a></span><br />Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Only the cattle we took for a prey to ourselves, and the spoil of the cities which we took.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/20-14.htm">Deuteronomy 20:14</a></b></br> But the women, and the little ones, and the cattle, and all that is in the city, <i>even</i> all the spoil thereof, shalt thou take unto thyself; and thou shalt eat the spoil of thine enemies, which the LORD thy God hath given thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/31-9.htm">Numbers 31:9-11</a></b></br> And the children of Israel took <i>all</i> the women of Midian captives, and their little ones, and took the spoil of all their cattle, and all their flocks, and all their goods… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/8-27.htm">Joshua 8:27</a></b></br> Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey unto themselves, according unto the word of the LORD which he commanded Joshua.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/35-3.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/numbers/31-53.htm">Booty</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-34.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-31.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/numbers/35-3.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-34.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/numbers/35-3.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/numbers/32-32.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/numbers/31-53.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-39.htm">Prey</a> <a href="/numbers/31-53.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/numbers/31-53.htm">Spoiled</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-34.htm">Towns</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Booty</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-4.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-37.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Prey</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Spoiled</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-4.htm">Towns</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-1.htm">The story is continued, that they were not to meddle with the Edomites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-9.htm">nor with the Moabites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-16.htm">nor with the Ammonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-24.htm">but Sihon the Amorite was subdued by them</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>We carried off for ourselves</b><br>This phrase indicates the Israelites' actions following their victory over the Amorites. It reflects the common practice in ancient warfare where the victors would take spoils from the defeated. This action was not only a means of survival but also a fulfillment of God's promise to provide for His people. The Israelites were acting under divine instruction, as God had given them the land and its resources.<p><b>only the livestock</b><br>Livestock was a valuable asset in ancient times, serving as a source of food, labor, and wealth. The emphasis on "only the livestock" suggests a restraint in their plundering, possibly indicating obedience to God's specific commands regarding what they could take. This restraint can be seen as a test of faith and obedience, as God had previously instructed them on what to do with the spoils of war (<a href="/deuteronomy/20-14.htm">Deuteronomy 20:14</a>).<p><b>and the plunder from the cities</b><br>The term "plunder" refers to goods taken by force, which in this context includes items of value such as metals, clothing, and other resources. The taking of plunder was a common practice in ancient warfare and was often seen as a reward for the victors. This action also served to weaken the enemy and strengthen the Israelites, both materially and psychologically.<p><b>we captured</b><br>The phrase "we captured" highlights the active role of the Israelites in the conquest of the land. It underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to give them victory over their enemies (<a href="/deuteronomy/2-24.htm">Deuteronomy 2:24-25</a>). This victory was not just a military achievement but a divine intervention, as God was leading and empowering them to take possession of the land He had promised to their ancestors. The capture of these cities also foreshadows the future conquests in the Promised Land, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, led by Moses, who are journeying through the wilderness towards the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who is recounting their journey and God's commands to them.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sihon,_king_of_heshbon.htm">Sihon, King of Heshbon</a></b><br>The Amorite king whose land was conquered by the Israelites as they journeyed to the Promised Land.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/heshbon.htm">Heshbon</a></b><br>The city and region ruled by King Sihon, which was taken by the Israelites.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_journey.htm">The Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The period of 40 years during which the Israelites wandered in the desert before entering the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_faithfulness.htm">God's Provision and Faithfulness</a></b><br>The Israelites' victory and acquisition of plunder demonstrate God's faithfulness in providing for His people. Just as He provided for Israel, He provides for us today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The Israelites' success was contingent upon their obedience to God's instructions. Our spiritual victories often depend on our willingness to follow God's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_and_victory.htm">Spiritual Warfare and Victory</a></b><br>The physical battles of the Israelites symbolize the spiritual battles we face. Through God's strength, we can overcome challenges and claim spiritual victories.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_god's_blessings.htm">Stewardship of God's Blessings</a></b><br>The plunder taken by the Israelites was a blessing from God. We are called to be good stewards of the resources and blessings God provides us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>The Israelites had to wait for God's timing to enter the Promised Land. We must trust in God's perfect timing for the fulfillment of His promises in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_levi's_landlessness_align_biblically.htm">How does Deuteronomy 10:8's statement that Levi had no land inheritance align with inherited lands described in other biblical texts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_allow_a_'blood_avenger'_for_accidents.htm">Deuteronomy 19:6: Why would God allow a 'blood avenger' to pursue someone innocent of intentional murder, and where is this justice in historical context?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_levites'_lands_align_biblically.htm">In Joshua 14:3-4, how does the Levites' lack of a territorial inheritance align with other biblical passages that mention Levitical cities and lands?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_deut._2_34_just_and_merciful.htm">Deuteronomy 2:34 describes the total destruction of entire cities, including children; how can this be reconciled with a merciful and just God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">We carried off for ourselves only</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֥ק</span> <span class="translit">(raq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7535.htm">Strong's 7535: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the livestock</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּהֵמָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·hê·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_929.htm">Strong's 929: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the plunder</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁלַ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·lal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7998.htm">Strong's 7998: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prey, spoil, plunder, booty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the cities</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶעָרִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(he·‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we captured.</span><br /><span class="heb">לָכָֽדְנוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵā·ḏə·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3920.htm">Strong's 3920: </a> </span><span class="str2">To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Deuteronomy 2:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Deuteronomy 2:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Deuteronomy 2:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Deuteronomy 2:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Deuteronomy 2:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Deuteronomy 2:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Deuteronomy 2:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Deuteronomy 2:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Deuteronomy 2:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Deuteronomy 2:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 2:35 Only the livestock we took (Deut. 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