KJV ORIGINAL
And threescore and twelve thousand beeves,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And seventy-two thousand cattle,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is listing part of the livestock captured during Israel's military campaign against the Midianites.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, this verse is part of the account of Israel's war against the Midianites, a conflict commanded by God through Moses as punishment for their role in leading Israel into idolatry. After the battle, the Israelites meticulously counted and divided the spoils of war, including livestock, to follow God's directives on distribution. This reflects the ancient practices of warfare and resource management in the context of Israel's wilderness journey toward the Promised Land.
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