And they said unto Moses, Thy servants have taken the sum of the men of war which are under our charge, and there lacketh not one man of us.
And they said to Moses, 'Your servants have counted all the soldiers who were under our command, and not one of us is missing.'
The military commanders are reporting to Moses that they've counted all their soldiers after battle and amazingly, every single one survived.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, this verse occurs after the Israelites, led by Moses, had just won a battle against the Midianites as commanded by God, which was part of their ongoing conflicts during the wilderness journey. The commanders are reporting to Moses that they had counted their soldiers and found no losses, highlighting God's miraculous protection amid warfare. This event underscores the theme of divine faithfulness as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land.
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