KJV ORIGINAL
And thirty thousand asses and five hundred,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And thirty thousand donkeys and five hundred,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is part of a detailed count of livestock captured during Israel's war against the Midianites.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in the middle of Moses recording the spoils of war taken from the Midianites, including livestock like sheep, cattle, and donkeys. The Israelites were commanded by God to wage war against Midian because the Midianites had led Israel into sin and idolatry. The careful accounting of all captured goods was important for proper distribution among the tribes, the Levites, and as offerings to God.
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