KJV ORIGINAL
And threescore and one thousand asses,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And sixty-one thousand donkeys,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists part of the livestock captured during Israel's military campaign against the Midianites.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of an inventory of the spoils of war taken after Israel's divinely commanded battle against the Midianites, who had led Israel into idolatry and immorality. The detailed counting of livestock and captives was important for proper distribution among the tribes, the Levites, and as offerings to God, following specific rules given by Moses.
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