We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD.
So we have brought an offering to the LORD from what each man has taken—gold jewelry like chains, bracelets, rings, earrings, and ornaments—to make atonement for ourselves before the LORD.
The soldiers are bringing valuable gold items as an offering to God to make peace with Him and seek forgiveness for their actions in battle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes after Israel's military campaign against the Midianites, where the soldiers had taken spoils of war including valuable items. The officers are voluntarily offering these precious gold items to God as a way to seek atonement, likely feeling the weight of having taken lives in battle and wanting to maintain their relationship with God.
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