KJV ORIGINAL
And sixteen thousand persons;)
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And sixteen thousand people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the number of people (likely captives) taken during Israel's battle against the Midianites.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the inventory taken after Israel's divinely commanded war against the Midianites, who had led Israel into idolatry and immorality. The chapter details how the spoils of war, including livestock and captives, were divided between the warriors, the congregation, and given as offerings to God. This was part of God's judgment against the Midianites for corrupting Israel through Balaam's counsel.
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