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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 />The half belonging to the Israelites, which Moses set apart from that of the fighting men—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Half of the plunder belonged to the people of Israel, and Moses separated it from the half belonging to the fighting men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />From the people of Israel’s half, which Moses separated from that of the men who had served in the army—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Israelites’ half, which Moses had set apart from the men who had gone to war,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And of the children of Israel's half, which Moses divided from the men that warred,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And from the children of Israel’s half, which Moses separated from the men who fought—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for the sons of Israel’s half, which Moses separated from the men who had gone to war—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />As for the sons of Israel&#8217s half, which Moses separated from the men who had gone to war—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />As for the sons of Israel’s half, which Moses separated from the men who had gone to war—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />As for the sons of Israel’s half, which Moses separated from the men who had gone to war—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />As for the Israelites’ half, which Moses separated from that of the warriors—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Israelites’ half, which Moses separated from the men who fought,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Israelites&#8217 half, which Moses separated from the men who fought, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the children of Israel's half, which Moses divided off from the men that warred<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And of the children of Israel's half, which Moses divided off from the men that warred,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Moses took the Israelites' half of the loot from the soldiers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From half of the share of the Israelis that Moses had set aside from the soldiers, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Israelites? half, which Moses had set apart from the men who had gone to war,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From the Israelites' half-share that Moses had separated from the fighting men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the children of Israel's half, which Moses divided off from the men who warred<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And of the children of Israel's half, which Moses divided from the men that warred,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the children of Israel’s half, which Moses divided off from the men who fought <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the sons of Israel’s half, which Moses halved from the men who war—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And of the sons of Israel's half, which Moses halved from the men who war -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from the sons of Israel's half which Moses divided from the men having warred,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Out of the half of the children of Israel, which he had separated for them that had been in the battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />from the one half portion belonging to the sons of Israel, which he had separated from the portion of those who had been in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />As for the Israelites’ half, which Moses had taken from the men who had fought—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As for the Israelites’ half, which Moses separated from that of the troops,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And of the children of Israel's half, which Moses divided from the men who had gone out to war,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />From the half of the children of Israel that Moshe divided to them, of the men that had gone into 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 />And of the children of Israel's half, which Moses divided off from the men that warred--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />from the half belonging to the children of Israel, whom Moses separated from the men of war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/31-42.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=9725" 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">Division of the Spoils</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">41</span>Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as an offering for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses. <span class="reftext">42</span><span class="highl"><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.">From</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.).">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/4276.htm" title="4276: ū·mim·ma·ḥă·ṣîṯ (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Half, middle. From chatsah; a halving or the middle.">half,</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.">which</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/2673.htm" title="2673: ḥā·ṣāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To divide. A primitive root); to cut or split in two; to halve.">had set apart</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">from the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/6633.htm" title="6633: haṣ·ṣō·ḇə·’îm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To wage war, serve. A primitive root; to mass.">who had gone to war,</a> </span><span class="reftext">43</span>this half belonged to the congregation: 337,500 sheep,…<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/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-14.htm">Deuteronomy 20:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24-25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/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="/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Deuteronomy 2:35</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="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">1 Chronicles 26:27-28</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/12-7.htm">Joshua 12:7-24</a></span><br />And these are the kings of the land that Joshua and the Israelites conquered beyond the Jordan to the west, from Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir (according to the allotments to the tribes of Israel, Joshua gave them as an inheritance / the hill country, the foothills, the Arabah, the slopes, the wilderness, and the Negev—the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites): / the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51</a></span><br />So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.<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_kings/24-13.htm">2 Kings 24:13</a></span><br />As the LORD had declared, Nebuchadnezzar also carried off all the treasures from the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he cut into pieces all the gold articles that Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-18.htm">2 Chronicles 36:18</a></span><br />who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-40.htm">Matthew 5:40</a></span><br />if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Luke 3:14</a></span><br />Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-45.htm">Acts 2:45</a></span><br />Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And of the children of Israel's half, which Moses divided from the men that warred,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/31-41.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/numbers/25-14.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/numbers/31-30.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/26-56.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/numbers/31-30.htm">Half</a> <a href="/numbers/31-27.htm">Halved</a> <a href="/numbers/31-16.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/31-16.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/numbers/31-30.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/numbers/31-18.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/numbers/31-25.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/29-15.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/numbers/16-21.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/numbers/26-10.htm">Served</a> <a href="/numbers/31-36.htm">War</a> <a href="/numbers/31-7.htm">Warred</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/31-52.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/numbers/31-43.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/numbers/31-47.htm">Children</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-19.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/numbers/31-43.htm">Half</a> <a href="/exodus/21-35.htm">Halved</a> <a href="/numbers/31-54.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/31-54.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/numbers/31-47.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/numbers/31-47.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/numbers/31-47.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-2.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-41.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-4.htm">Served</a> <a href="/numbers/31-49.htm">War</a> <a href="/joshua/24-9.htm">Warred</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'; 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The spoils were divided into two parts: one for the warriors and one for the rest of the community. This division reflects the communal nature of Israelite society, where the benefits of victory were shared among all, not just those who fought. This practice underscores the principle of collective responsibility and blessing within the covenant community.<p><b>which Moses had set apart</b><br>Moses, as the leader and mediator of God's covenant, was responsible for ensuring that the division of spoils was conducted according to divine instructions. This act of setting apart indicates a sanctification process, where certain portions were designated for specific purposes, such as offerings to the Lord. It highlights Moses' role in maintaining order and obedience to God's commands, ensuring that the community remained faithful to the covenant.<p><b>from the men who had gone to war</b><br>The men who participated in the battle were entitled to a share of the spoils, recognizing their role and sacrifice in achieving victory. This allocation acknowledges the importance of those who actively engage in the defense and expansion of the community. It also reflects the biblical principle of rewarding labor and effort, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/1_timothy/5-18.htm">1 Timothy 5:18</a>, which states, "The worker deserves his wages." This phrase emphasizes the fairness and justice inherent in God's laws for His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. In this context, Moses is responsible for dividing the spoils of war.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They are the recipients of the spoils of war in this passage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/fighting_men.htm">Fighting Men</a></b><br>The warriors of Israel who participated in the battle against the Midianites. They received a portion of the spoils as a reward for their service.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/midianites.htm">Midianites</a></b><br>A nomadic people who were enemies of Israel. The Israelites were commanded by God to take vengeance on the Midianites, leading to the events described in <a href="/bsb/numbers/31.htm">Numbers 31</a>.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/spoils_of_war.htm">Spoils of War</a></b><br>The goods and wealth taken from the Midianites after their defeat. These were divided among the Israelites and the fighting men.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_warfare.htm">God's Sovereignty in Warfare</a></b><br>God directs the battles and the distribution of spoils, reminding us that He is in control of all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fair_distribution_of_resources.htm">Fair Distribution of Resources</a></b><br>The division of spoils among the Israelites and the fighting men teaches us about fairness and justice in sharing God's blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>Moses' role in setting apart the spoils underscores the importance of obedience to God's instructions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_shared_blessings.htm">Community and Shared Blessings</a></b><br>The sharing of spoils among the community reflects the principle of unity and shared blessings within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_god's_gifts.htm">Stewardship of God's Gifts</a></b><br>The Israelites' handling of the spoils serves as a reminder of our responsibility to be good stewards of the resources God provides.<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/bible_on_refusing_medical_treatment.htm">What happened to the Midianite virgins in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_numbers_31's_warfare_approach_unique.htm">Numbers 31 compared to earlier laws in Exodus and Leviticus: Why does this narrative's approach to warfare seem inconsistent with other divine commandments?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jeremiah_42__aligns_with_god's_teachings.htm">Jeremiah 42 (overall): How do the warnings and outcomes in this chapter align with other biblical teachings on God's protection and judgment, and are there any inconsistencies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_galilee's_role_in_the_bible.htm">Why did God command killing Midianites, including children?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/31-42.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">From</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Israelites’</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">half,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִֽמַּחֲצִ֖ית</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mim·ma·ḥă·ṣîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4276.htm">Strong's 4276: </a> </span><span class="str2">A halving, the middle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">which</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Moses</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had set apart</span><br /><span class="heb">חָצָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2673.htm">Strong's 2673: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut, split in two, to halve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the men</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֲנָשִׁ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who had gone to war,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצֹּבְאִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣō·ḇə·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6633.htm">Strong's 6633: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wage war, serve</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/31-42.htm">Numbers 31:42 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/31-42.htm">Numbers 31:42 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/31-42.htm">Numbers 31:42 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/31-42.htm">Numbers 31:42 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/31-42.htm">Numbers 31:42 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/31-42.htm">Numbers 31:42 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/31-42.htm">Numbers 31:42 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/31-42.htm">Numbers 31:42 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/31-42.htm">Numbers 31:42 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/31-42.htm">Numbers 31:42 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/31-42.htm">OT Law: Numbers 31:42 Of the children of Israel's half which (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/31-41.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 31:41"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 31:41" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/31-43.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 31:43"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 31:43" /></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>