Numbers 31:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Take it of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, for an heave offering of the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Take it from their half-share and give it to Eleazar the priest as a special offering lifted up to the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is instructing that a portion of the war spoils be given to the priest as a sacred offering to Him.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Numbers, the Israelites had just defeated the Midianites in a war commanded by God through Moses, as part of their journey and conquest in the Promised Land. After the battle, they were dividing the spoils of war, including people, animals, and goods, according to God's instructions. This verse specifically directs that a portion of the Israelites' share be given to Eleazar the priest as a heave offering to the Lord, emphasizing the practice of dedicating offerings from victories to honor God.

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