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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/31.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/numbers/31.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So twelve thousand men armed for battle, a thousand from each tribe, were supplied from the clans of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So they chose 1,000 men from each tribe of Israel, a total of 12,000 men armed for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So there were provided, out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So a thousand men were recruited from each tribe of Israel—twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So there were delivered out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of <i>every</i> tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So there were recruited from the divisions of Israel one thousand from <i>each</i> tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So there were selected from the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So there were furnished from the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So there were furnished from the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So there were furnished from the thousands of Israel, one thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe were selected, twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So one thousand were recruited from each Israelite tribe out of the thousands in Israel—twelve thousand equipped for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So 1,000 were recruited from each Israelite tribe out of the thousands in Israel—12,000 equipped for war. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So there were delivered, out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Twelve thousand men were picked from the tribes of Israel, and after they were prepared for battle, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So there were delivered, out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So 1,000 men from each tribe were supplied from the divisions of Israel-12,000 men ready for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So a thousand men were chosen from each tribe, a total of twelve thousand men ready for battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So 1,000 men from every tribe—12,000 from the thousands of Israel—were mustered and equipped for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So a thousand men were recruited from each tribe of Israel?twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So a thousand from every tribe, twelve thousand armed for battle in all, were provided out of the thousands of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So there were delivered, out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So there were delivered out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So there were delivered, out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand from every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And there are given out of the thousands of Israel one thousand for a tribe—twelve thousand armed ones [for] war;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And there are given out of the thousands of Israel a thousand for a tribe, twelve thousand armed ones of the host;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And there shall be separated from the thousands of Israel a thousand for a tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they gave a thousand of every tribe, that is to say, twelve thousand men well appointed for battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they gave one thousand from each tribe, that is, twelve thousand foot soldiers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From the contingents of Israel, therefore, a thousand men of each tribe were levied, so that there were twelve thousand men armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe were conscripted, twelve thousand armed for battle.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So there were selected out of the tribes of Israel a thousand men from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they chose a thousand from the tribes of the sons of Israel, a thousand from a tribe, twelve thousand armed in the army.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So there were delivered, out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they numbered of the thousands of Israel a thousand of <i>each</i> tribe, twelve thousands; <i>these were</i> armed for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/31-5.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/yauBFvKLNNo?start=9445" 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/numbers/31.htm">Vengeance on Midian</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Send into battle a thousand men from each tribe of Israel.” <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: mê·’al·p̄ê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">So a thousand men</a> <a href="/hebrew/4560.htm" title="4560: way·yim·mā·sə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To deliver up, offer. A primitive root; to sunder, i.e. set apart, or Apostatize.">were recruited</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: lam·maṭ·ṭeh (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">from each tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’e·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></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.">of Israel—</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nêm- (Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">twelve</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’e·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">thousand</a> <a href="/hebrew/2502.htm" title="2502: ḥă·lū·ṣê (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; to pull off; hence to strip, To depart; by implication, to deliver, equip; present, strengthen.">armed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣā·ḇā (N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">for war.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>And Moses sent the thousand from each tribe into battle, along with Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, who took with him the vessels of the sanctuary and the trumpets for signaling.…<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/4-13.htm">Joshua 4:13</a></span><br />About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-7.htm">Judges 7:7</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Gideon, “With the three hundred men who lapped the water I will save you and deliver the Midianites into your hand. But all the others are to go home.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-4.htm">1 Samuel 15:4</a></span><br />So Saul summoned the troops and numbered them at Telaim—200,000 foot soldiers and 10,000 men of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-24</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12-19</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah / and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor. / These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-1.htm">Deuteronomy 20:1-4</a></span><br />When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. / When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army, / saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/17-9.htm">Exodus 17:9-13</a></span><br />So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with the staff of God in my hand.” / Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. / As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a></span><br />And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">2 Samuel 10:9-10</a></span><br />When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. / And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7</a></span><br />And he sent a message to Jehoshaphat king of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” “I will go,” replied Jehoshaphat. “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">1 Chronicles 5:18</a></span><br />The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-8.htm">2 Chronicles 14:8</a></span><br />Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin bearing small shields and drawing the bow. All these were mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17</a></span><br />You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So there were delivered out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/31-3.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/numbers/31-4.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/numbers/26-58.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/numbers/21-34.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/numbers/31-4.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/31-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/29-32.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/genesis/47-12.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Supplied</a> <a href="/numbers/31-4.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/numbers/23-10.htm">Thousands</a> <a href="/numbers/31-4.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/29-17.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/numbers/31-4.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/32-17.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/numbers/31-6.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/numbers/36-12.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-33.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/numbers/31-14.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/31-9.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/31-9.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-9.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">Supplied</a> <a href="/numbers/31-6.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/numbers/31-14.htm">Thousands</a> <a href="/numbers/31-6.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/31-33.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/numbers/31-6.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-1.htm">The Midianites are spoiled, and Balaam slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-13.htm">Moses is angry with the officers, for saving the women alive</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-19.htm">How the soldiers, with their captives and spoil, are to be purified</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-25.htm">The proportion in which the prey is to be divided</a></span><br><span class="reftext">48. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-48.htm">The voluntary offering unto the treasure of the Lord</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/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><b>So a thousand men were recruited from each tribe of Israel—</b><br>This phrase indicates a specific and organized military strategy. The recruitment of a thousand men from each tribe suggests a sense of equality and shared responsibility among the tribes of Israel. This method of recruitment ensures that no single tribe bears the entire burden of warfare, reflecting the unity and collective effort of the nation. Historically, this approach underscores the importance of tribal identity and cohesion in ancient Israel. The number "thousand" often symbolizes completeness or a significant quantity in biblical terms, emphasizing the seriousness of the task at hand.<p><b>twelve thousand armed for war.</b><br>The total number of twelve thousand soldiers highlights the scale of the military campaign. In the context of <a href="/numbers/31.htm">Numbers 31</a>, these men were assembled to execute God's judgment against the Midianites, who had led Israel into sin (Numbers 25). The number twelve is significant in biblical numerology, often representing divine government or authority, as seen in the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles in the New Testament. This connection may suggest that the military action was under divine sanction and order. The phrase "armed for war" indicates that these men were prepared and equipped for battle, reflecting the seriousness of the conflict and the need for readiness in spiritual warfare, a theme echoed in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where believers are called to put on the full armor of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who received God's command to take vengeance on the Midianites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_tribes.htm">Israelite Tribes</a></b><br>The twelve tribes of Israel, each contributing a thousand men for the battle against Midian.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/midianites.htm">Midianites</a></b><br>A nomadic people who were adversaries of Israel, leading them into idolatry and immorality.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/phinehas.htm">Phinehas</a></b><br>The son of Eleazar the priest, who played a significant role in the battle, carrying holy articles and trumpets.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_battle_against_midian.htm">The Battle Against Midian</a></b><br>A divinely commanded military campaign to execute judgment on the Midianites for their role in leading Israel into sin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_divine_commands.htm">Obedience to Divine Commands</a></b><br>The Israelites' response to God's command through Moses demonstrates the importance of obedience in fulfilling God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The battle against Midian serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of leading others into sin, as seen in the Midianites' influence on Israel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites were called to physical battle, Christians are called to spiritual warfare, armed with the armor of God (Ephesians 6).<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_cooperation.htm">Unity and Cooperation</a></b><br>The unified effort of the twelve tribes highlights the strength found in unity and cooperation among God's people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership.htm">Role of Leadership</a></b><br>Moses and Phinehas exemplify godly leadership, guiding the people in obedience to God's commands and ensuring the presence of God in their endeavors.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_fighting_men_in_israel.htm">In that count how many fighting men were found in Israel? Eight hundred thousand (2 Samuel 24:9) One million, one hundred thousand (I Chronicles 21:5)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/judah's_fighting_men__500k_or_470k.htm">How many fighting men were found in Judah? Five hundred thousand (2 Samuel 24:9) Four hundred and seventy thousand (I Chronicles 21:5)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_sam_24_9_and_1_chr_21_differ.htm">Why is there a discrepancy between the numbers given in 2 Samuel 24:9 and 1 Chronicles 21 for the same census?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">There were delivered,</span> or "levied." <span class="hebrew">יִמָּסְרוּ</span>. Septuagint, <span class="greek">ἐξηρίθμησαν</span> The Hebrew word is only used here and in verse 16 (see note there), and in these two places not in the same sense. The context, however, leaves little or no doubt as to the meaning which it must bear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/31-5.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">So a thousand men</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאַלְפֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’al·p̄ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were recruited</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּמָּֽסְרוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·mā·sə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4560.htm">Strong's 4560: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sunder, set apart, apostatize</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from each tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמַּטֶּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(lam·maṭ·ṭeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> </span><span class="str2">A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel—</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">twelve</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנֵים־</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nêm-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - md<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">thousand</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֖לֶף</span> <span class="translit">(’e·lep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">armed</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲלוּצֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·lū·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2502.htm">Strong's 2502: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for war.</span><br /><span class="heb">צָבָֽא׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/31-5.htm">Numbers 31:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/31-5.htm">Numbers 31:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/31-5.htm">Numbers 31:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/31-5.htm">Numbers 31:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/31-5.htm">Numbers 31:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/31-5.htm">Numbers 31:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/31-5.htm">Numbers 31:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/31-5.htm">Numbers 31:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/31-5.htm">Numbers 31:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/31-5.htm">Numbers 31:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/31-5.htm">OT Law: Numbers 31:5 So there were delivered out (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/31-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 31:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 31:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/31-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 31:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 31:6" /></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>