KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD’s tribute of the sheep was six hundred and threescore and fifteen.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD's portion of the sheep was six hundred and seventy-five.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 675 sheep were set aside as God's portion from the spoils of war.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the account of Israel's war against the Midianites, as commanded by God through Moses. After the victory, the spoils of war (including livestock, gold, and captives) were divided according to God's specific instructions, with portions going to the soldiers, the congregation, and the LORD through the priests.
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