But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.
But keep alive for yourselves all the young girls who have never been with a man.
This verse records Moses giving instructions to spare the lives of young unmarried women during a military campaign against the Midianites.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were commanded by God to wage war against the Midianites as divine punishment for their involvement in leading Israel into idolatry and immorality. After the battle, Moses provided instructions on handling the captives, specifying that only the young virgin girls should be spared while others were to be dealt with according to God's directives. This reflects the ancient context of warfare and God's emphasis on maintaining purity and separation from corrupting influences among His people.
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