KJV ORIGINAL
And they warred against the Midianites, as the LORD commanded Moses; and they slew all the males.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They fought against the Midianites, just as the LORD had commanded Moses, and they killed all the men.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The Israelites carried out God's command to wage war against the Midianites, killing all the Midianite men in battle.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped in the plains of Moab, preparing to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. The Midianites had previously led the Israelites into idolatry and immorality, resulting in a plague as God's judgment. As a response, God commanded Moses to organize a military campaign against the Midianites to carry out divine justice and protect His people.
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