Deuteronomy 2:35 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Only the cattle we took for a prey unto ourselves, and the spoil of the cities which we took.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

We only took the livestock for ourselves, along with the valuable things from the cities we captured.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is describing how the Israelites kept the animals and treasures from the cities they conquered as their reward.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Moses recounting Israel's journey through the wilderness and their early military victories before entering the Promised Land. The Israelites had just defeated King Sihon of the Amorites and were following God's instructions about what they could take from conquered cities. This was part of God's provision for His people during their 40-year journey to the land He had promised them.

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