KJV ORIGINAL
And they warred against the Midianites, as the LORD commanded Moses; and they slew all the males.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They fought against the Midianites, just as the LORD had commanded Moses, and they killed all the men.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The Israelites carried out God's command to wage war against the Midianites, killing all the Midianite men in battle.
📚 Historical Context
This took place during Israel's wilderness journey before entering the Promised Land, around 1400 BC. The Midianites had previously seduced Israel into idol worship and immorality at Baal-Peor, leading to a plague that killed 24,000 Israelites. God commanded this military action as judgment against the Midianites for their role in leading Israel astray from their covenant with Him.
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