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
This verse describes the victory of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh over the Hagrites and other Arabian tribes east of the Jordan River during King Saul's reign. The enormous numbers of livestock and captives reflect the nomadic, pastoral lifestyle of these Arabian peoples who were wealthy in herds and flocks. This was considered a divinely blessed military campaign, as the previous verses indicate the Israelites cried out to God for help in battle.
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