Numbers 31:48 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the officers which were over thousands of the host, the captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds, came near unto Moses:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The military officers who commanded thousands of soldiers, along with the captains who led hundreds of soldiers, came to Moses.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The military leaders approached Moses to speak with him after their battle.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after Israel's war against the Midianites, which was commanded by God as judgment for leading Israel into idolatry and immorality at Baal-peor. The military campaign had been successful, and now the officers were returning to report to Moses, their overall leader.

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