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All this was done as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/esv/numbers/31.htm">English Standard Version</a> from the people of Israel’s half Moses took one of every 50, both of persons and of beasts, and gave them to the Levites who kept guard over the tabernacle of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/bsb/numbers/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> From the Israelites’ half, Moses took one out of every fifty persons and animals and gave them to the Levites who kept charge of the tabernacle of the LORD, as the LORD had commanded him. <a href="/kjv/numbers/31.htm">King James Bible</a> Even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one portion of fifty, both of man and of beast, and gave them unto the Levites, which kept the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/31.htm">New King James Version</a> and from the children of Israel’s half Moses took one of every fifty, drawn from man and beast, and gave them to the Levites, who kept charge of the tabernacle of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> from the sons of Israel’s half Moses took one drawn from every fifty, both of people and of animals, and gave them to the Levites, who performed the duty of the tabernacle of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/nasb/numbers/31.htm">NASB 1995</a> and from the sons of Israel&#8217s half, Moses took one drawn out of every fifty, both of man and of animals, and gave them to the Levites, who kept charge of the tabernacle of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/nasb77/numbers/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and from the sons of Israel’s half, Moses took one drawn out of every fifty, both of man and of animals, and gave them to the Levites, who kept charge of the tabernacle of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/lsb/numbers/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and from the sons of Israel’s half, Moses took one drawn out of every fifty, both of man and of animals, and gave them to the Levites, who kept the responsibility of the tabernacle of Yahweh, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses. <a href="/amp/numbers/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and from the Israelites’ half, Moses took one out of every fifty, both of persons and animals, and gave them to the Levites, who were in charge of the tabernacle of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/csb/numbers/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Moses took one out of every fifty, selected from the people and the livestock of the Israelites’ half. He gave them to the Levites who perform the duties of the LORD’s tabernacle, as the LORD had commanded him. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Moses took one out of every 50, selected from the people and the livestock of the Israelites&#8217 half. He gave them to the Levites who perform the duties of the LORD&#8217s tabernacle, as the LORD had commanded him. <a href="/asv/numbers/31.htm">American Standard Version</a> even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one drawn out of every fifty, both of man and of beast, and gave them unto the Levites, that kept the charge of the tabernacle of Jehovah; as Jehovah commanded Moses. <a href="/erv/numbers/31.htm">English Revised Version</a> even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one drawn out of every fifty, both of man and of beast, and gave them unto the Levites, which kept the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/gwt/numbers/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> From the Israelites' half Moses collected one out of every 50 things, including people and animals, as the LORD commanded him. Then he gave all this to the Levites who were in charge of the work done at the LORD's tent. <a href="/gnt/numbers/31.htm">Good News Translation</a> From this share Moses took one out of every fifty prisoners and animals, and as the LORD had commanded, gave them to the Levites who were in charge of the LORD's Tent. <a href="/isv/numbers/31.htm">International Standard Version</a> Moses took a portion drawn from every 50 Israelis, including from both human and animals, and gave them to the descendants of Levi who maintained the LORD's tent, just as the LORD had commanded him. <a href="/msb/numbers/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> From the Israelites? half, Moses took one out of every fifty persons and animals and gave them to the Levites who kept charge of the tabernacle of the LORD, as the LORD had commanded him. <a href="/net/numbers/31.htm">NET Bible</a> From the Israelites' share Moses took one of every fifty people and animals and gave them to the Levites who were responsible for the care of the Lord's tabernacle, just as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/nheb/numbers/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one drawn out of every fifty, both of man and of animal, and gave them to the Levites, who performed the duty of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/wbt/numbers/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one portion of fifty, both of man and of beast, and gave them to the Levites, who kept the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/web/numbers/31.htm">World English Bible</a> even of the children of Israel’s half, Moses took one drawn out of every fifty, both of man and of animal, and gave them to the Levites, who performed the duty of Yahweh’s tabernacle, as Yahweh commanded Moses. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Moses takes from the sons of Israel’s half one possession from the fifty, of man and of beast, and gives them to the Levites keeping the charge of the Dwelling Place of YHWH, as YHWH has commanded Moses. <a href="/ylt/numbers/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Moses taketh from the sons of Israel's half the one possession from the fifty, of man and of beast, and giveth them to the Levites keeping the charge of the tabernacle of Jehovah, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses. <a href="/slt/numbers/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Moses will take from the sons of Israel's half, one taking from fifty, from man and from cattle, and he will give them to the Levites watching the watches of the tent of Jehovah; as Jehovah commanded Moses.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Moses took the fiftieth head, and gave it to the Levites that watched in the tabernacle of the Lord, as the Lord had commanded. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Moses took the fiftieth head, and gave it to the Levites who stand watch at the tabernacle of the Lord, just as the Lord had instructed. <a href="/nabre/numbers/31.htm">New American Bible</a> From the Israelites’ half, Moses took one captive from every fifty, from human being and beast alike, and gave them to the Levites, who performed the duties of the LORD’s tabernacle, exactly as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> From the Israelites’ half Moses took one of every fifty, both of persons and of animals, and gave them to the Levites who had charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD had commanded Moses.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one portion of every fifty, both of man and of beasts, and gave them to the Levites, who have charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Moshe took from the half of the children Israel, one of fifty of the children of men, and from beasts, and he gave them to the Levites who keep guard of the Tabernacle of LORD JEHOVAH, as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one drawn out of every fifty, both of man and of beast, and gave them unto the Levites, that kept the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/sep/numbers/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Moses took of the half belonging to the children of Israel the fiftieth part, of men and of cattle, and he gave them to the Levites who keep the charges of the tabernacle of the Lord, as the Lord commanded Moses. <a href="/parallel/numbers/31-47.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=9744" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/31.htm">Division of the Spoils</a> …46and 16,000 people. 47<a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">From the Israelites’</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4276.htm" title="4276: mim·ma·ḥă·ṣiṯ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Half, middle. From chatsah; a halving or the middle.">half,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/270.htm" title="270: hā·’ā·ḥuz (Art:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To grasp, take hold, take possession. A primitive root; to seize.">took</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">out of</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: ha·ḥă·miš·šîm (Art:: Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">every fifty</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: hā·’ā·ḏām (Art:: N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">persons</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">and</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.">animals</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: lal·wî·yim (Prep-l:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">to the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šō·mə·rê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">who kept</a> <a href="/hebrew/4931.htm" title="4931: miš·me·reṯ (N-fsc) -- Fem. Of mishmar; watch, i.e. The act, or The sentry, the post; obj. Preservation, or Safe; fig. Observance, i.e. Duty or A usage or party.">charge</a> <a href="/hebrew/4908.htm" title="4908: miš·kan (N-msc) -- Dwelling place, tabernacle. From shakan; a residence; specifically, the Tabernacle.">of the tabernacle</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">had commanded</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">him.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8</a> saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.” <a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24-25</a> Who will listen to your proposal? The share of the one who went to battle will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. They will share alike.” / And so it has been from that day forward. David established this statute and ordinance for Israel to this very day. <a href="/deuteronomy/20-14.htm">Deuteronomy 20:14</a> But the women, children, livestock, and whatever else is in the city—all its spoil—you may take as plunder, and you shall use the spoil of your enemies that the LORD your God gives you. <a href="/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">1 Chronicles 26:27-28</a> They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD. / Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">2 Chronicles 31:4-6</a> Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. / As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps. <a href="/nehemiah/10-37.htm">Nehemiah 10:37-39</a> Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.” <a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">Leviticus 27:30-33</a> Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. / If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. / Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD. ... <a href="/exodus/30-13.htm">Exodus 30:13-16</a> Everyone who crosses over to those counted must pay a half shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, which weighs twenty gerahs. This half shekel is an offering to the LORD. / Everyone twenty years of age or older who crosses over must give this offering to the LORD. / In making the offering to the LORD to atone for your lives, the rich shall not give more than a half shekel, nor shall the poor give less. ... <a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">2 Kings 12:4-5</a> Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” <a href="/2_chronicles/24-9.htm">2 Chronicles 24:9-11</a> And a proclamation was issued in Judah and Jerusalem that they were to bring to the LORD the tax imposed by Moses the servant of God on Israel in the wilderness. / All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full. / Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13-14</a> Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. <a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a> Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27</a> They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">1 Timothy 5:17-18</a> Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. / For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a> Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one portion of fifty, both of man and of beast, and gave them to the Levites, which kept the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.the Levites<a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-25</a> And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation… <a href="/deuteronomy/12-17.htm">Deuteronomy 12:17-19</a> Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herds or of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy freewill offerings, or heave offering of thine hand: … <a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Luke 10:1-8</a> After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come… kept the charge<a href="/numbers/31-30.htm">Numbers 31:30</a> And of the children of Israel's half, thou shalt take one portion of fifty, of the persons, of the beeves, of the asses, and of the flocks, of all manner of beasts, and give them unto the Levites, which keep the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD.<a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1</a> A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.<a href="/isaiah/56-10.htm">Isaiah 56:10,11</a> His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/31-26.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/numbers/31-26.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/numbers/31-30.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/numbers/31-42.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/31-41.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/31-30.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/numbers/31-30.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/numbers/31-43.htm">Half</a> <a href="/numbers/31-42.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/numbers/31-42.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/numbers/26-62.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/numbers/31-42.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/14-22.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/numbers/31-36.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/numbers/31-30.htm">Tabernacle</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/4-17.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-17.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/numbers/31-49.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/numbers/31-54.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/32-28.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-19.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-5.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Half</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-38.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/numbers/36-12.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/numbers/35-2.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/numbers/31-48.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-21.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-9.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/numbers/31-54.htm">Tabernacle</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 31</div>1. <a href="/numbers/31-1.htm">The Midianites are spoiled, and Balaam slain</a> 13. <a href="/numbers/31-13.htm">Moses is angry with the officers, for saving the women alive</a> 19. <a href="/numbers/31-19.htm">How the soldiers, with their captives and spoil, are to be purified</a> 25. <a href="/numbers/31-25.htm">The proportion in which the prey is to be divided</a> 48. <a href="/numbers/31-48.htm">The voluntary offering unto the treasure of the Lord</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/numbers/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>From the Israelites’ half This phrase refers to the division of the spoils of war after the Israelites' victory over the Midianites. The spoils were divided into two equal parts: one for the warriors who fought in the battle and one for the rest of the community. This division underscores the communal nature of Israelite society, where even those who did not directly participate in battle shared in the victory.Moses took one out of every fifty persons and animals Moses, as the leader and mediator between God and the people, was responsible for ensuring that the spoils were distributed according to divine instruction. The specific ratio of one out of fifty indicates a tithe-like offering, which was a common practice in ancient Israel to support religious functions and the priesthood. This reflects the principle of dedicating a portion of one's resources to God, a theme that runs throughout the Old Testament.and gave them to the Levites The Levites were the tribe set apart for religious duties and the service of the tabernacle. They did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes, so they relied on the offerings and tithes from the people for their sustenance. This allocation from the spoils ensured that the Levites could continue their sacred duties without distraction, highlighting the importance of supporting those who serve in religious capacities.who kept charge of the tabernacle of the LORD The tabernacle was the portable sanctuary where God's presence dwelled among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The Levites were responsible for its care, transport, and the conduct of worship within it. This role was crucial for maintaining the spiritual life of the nation and ensuring that the covenant relationship with God was upheld.as the LORD had commanded him This phrase emphasizes Moses' obedience to God's instructions. Throughout the Pentateuch, Moses is portrayed as a faithful servant who carries out God's commands precisely. This obedience is a model for the Israelites and for believers, illustrating the importance of following divine guidance in all aspects of life. It also underscores the authority of God's word and the necessity of adhering to it.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, who is overseeing the distribution of the spoils of war. 2. <a href="/topical/e/eleazar_the_priest.htm">Eleazar the Priest</a> The son of Aaron, who assists Moses in religious duties and the distribution process. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people of God, who have just returned from a victorious battle against the Midianites. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_levites.htm">The Levites</a> The tribe set apart for religious duties, who receive a portion of the spoils. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_midianites.htm">The Midianites</a> The people defeated by the Israelites, whose possessions are being divided.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_fairness.htm">Stewardship and Fairness</a> The division of spoils among the Israelites and the Levites teaches us about the importance of fair distribution and stewardship of resources. <a href="/topical/s/support_for_ministry.htm">Support for Ministry</a> The allocation to the Levites underscores the need to support those dedicated to spiritual service. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a> The Israelites' adherence to God's instructions through Moses reflects the importance of obedience in our lives. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_sharing.htm">Community and Sharing</a> The communal aspect of sharing resources highlights the value of community and mutual support among believers. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a> This passage reminds us of God's provision and faithfulness in supplying the needs of His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 31</a> <a href="/q/can_history_science_confirm_tabernacle_manpower.htm">Numbers 4 - Given the large census numbers in previous chapters, is there any historical or scientific basis to confirm the vast manpower needed for these Tabernacle tasks?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_spoils_distribution_fit_human_worth.htm">Numbers 31:28-30: How does distributing people as spoils align with the broader biblical theme of human worth?</a> <a href="/q/why_exclude_levites_in_numbers_1_47-53.htm">What rationale is given for excluding Levites from the census in Numbers 1:47-53, and how does this affect the overall population count?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_differing_census_counts.htm">Numbers 3 - How do we reconcile these population figures with other biblical passages that present different census counts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/numbers/31-47.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>From the Israelites’ בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son half, מִמַּחֲצִ֣ת (mim·ma·ḥă·ṣiṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4276.htm">Strong's 4276: </a> A halving, the middle Moses מֹשֶׁ֜ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver took הָֽאָחֻז֙ (hā·’ā·ḥuz) Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_270.htm">Strong's 270: </a> To grasp, take hold, take possession one אֶחָ֣ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first out of מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of every fifty הַחֲמִשִּׁ֔ים (ha·ḥă·miš·šîm) Article | Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> Fifty persons הָאָדָ֖ם (hā·’ā·ḏām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> Ruddy, a human being and animals הַבְּהֵמָ֑ה (hab·bə·hê·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_929.htm">Strong's 929: </a> A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal and gave וַיִּתֵּ֨ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set them אֹתָ֜ם (’ō·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case to the Levites לַלְוִיִּ֗ם (lal·wî·yim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi who kept שֹֽׁמְרֵי֙ (šō·mə·rê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to charge מִשְׁמֶ֙רֶת֙ (miš·me·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4931.htm">Strong's 4931: </a> A guard, watch, charge, function of the tabernacle מִשְׁכַּ֣ן (miš·kan) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4908.htm">Strong's 4908: </a> A residence, the Tabernacle of the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel as כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had commanded צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order him. מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/31-47.htm">Numbers 31:47 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/31-47.htm">Numbers 31:47 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/31-47.htm">Numbers 31:47 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/31-47.htm">Numbers 31:47 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/31-47.htm">Numbers 31:47 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/31-47.htm">Numbers 31:47 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/31-47.htm">Numbers 31:47 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/31-47.htm">Numbers 31:47 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/31-47.htm">Numbers 31:47 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/31-47.htm">Numbers 31:47 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/31-47.htm">OT Law: Numbers 31:47 Even of the children of Israel's half (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/31-46.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 31:46"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 31:46" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/31-48.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 31:48"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 31:48" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>