And the children of Israel took all the women of Midian captives, and their little ones, and took the spoil of all their cattle, and all their flocks, and all their goods.
The Israelites captured all the Midianite women and children as prisoners, and they took all their livestock, flocks, and possessions as plunder.
This verse describes how the Israelites took the Midianite women, children, and all their property as spoils of war.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Numbers, the Israelites were commanded by God to attack the Midianites as retribution for their role in leading the Israelites into idolatry and immorality, which had caused a plague among God's people. This verse describes the outcome of that military campaign, where the Israelites captured women, children, and goods as spoils of war, reflecting the harsh realities of ancient warfare in the Near East. It occurred during the Israelites' wilderness journey toward the Promised Land, emphasizing God's justice and protection of His covenant people.
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