KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD’s tribute of the sheep was six hundred and threescore and fifteen.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD's portion of the sheep was six hundred and seventy-five.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 675 sheep were set aside as God's portion from the spoils of war.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, chapter 31, the Israelites had just defeated the Midianites as part of God's judgment, capturing vast spoils including livestock after the battle. Moses instructed them to divide the plunder and set aside a tribute for the Lord, which was allocated to the priests and Levites for the tabernacle's service. This specific verse mentions the tribute from the sheep, totaling 675, as a way to honor God from their conquests.
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