Numbers 31:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Of every tribe a thousand, throughout all the tribes of Israel, shall ye send to the war.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Send a thousand men from each tribe of Israel to war—a thousand from every tribe throughout all Israel.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is instructing Moses to gather exactly one thousand soldiers from each of the twelve tribes of Israel for battle.

📚 Historical Context

This command was given as Israel prepared for their final military campaign against the Midianites before Moses' death. The Midianites had previously led Israel into idolatry and immorality, causing God's judgment to fall on His people. This organized approach ensured equal representation from all tribes and demonstrated God's orderly plan for His people's military actions.

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1 Chronicles 27:1

Here is the list of Israelites organized by number: the family leaders, commanders of thousands and hundreds, and their officers who served the king in all military duties. They were organized into groups that rotated service month by month throughout the year, with each group having twenty-four thousand men.

2 Chronicles 1:2

Then Solomon spoke to all of Israel - to the commanders of thousands and hundreds of soldiers, to the judges, and to every leader throughout Israel, including the heads of families.

2 Chronicles 1:14

Solomon built up his military by gathering chariots and cavalry soldiers. He had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen, which he stationed in special chariot cities throughout his kingdom and also kept some with him in Jerusalem.

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