And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men an hundred thousand.
They captured their livestock: fifty thousand camels, two hundred and fifty thousand sheep, two thousand donkeys, and took one hundred thousand people as captives.
This verse describes the massive victory and spoils of war that the Israelite tribes gained when they defeated their enemies in battle.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Chronicles, the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh were settled east of the Jordan River and engaged in conflicts with nomadic groups like the Hagrites. During one such battle, these tribes called out to God for help and were granted a decisive victory, leading to the capture of vast spoils including livestock and people. This event is part of a larger historical account in the Books of Chronicles, which retells Israel's history to emphasize God's faithfulness to His covenant people.
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