Numbers 31:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they took all the spoil, and all the prey, both of men and of beasts.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They took everything they had captured as plunder, all the valuables and all the captives, both people and animals.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how the Israelites gathered all the spoils of war, including captives and livestock, after their battle.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Numbers, chapter 31, the Israelites were commanded by God through Moses to wage war against the Midianites as retribution for their role in leading Israel into idolatry and immorality. After defeating the Midianites, the Israelites captured spoils, which included people, animals, and goods, reflecting the practices of ancient warfare in the Near East. This event underscores God's judgment on nations that opposed His chosen people.

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