Numbers 31:1

War against the Midianites

1 The LORD spoke to Moses:

Numbers 31:1 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 31:1

And the Lord spake unto Moses
After the plague upon Israel for their fornication and idolatry, into which they were drawn by the daughters of Moab and Midian, and after the sum of the people was taken in the plains of Moab, and various laws given or repeated, and a little before the death of Moses:

saying;
as follows.

Numbers 31:1 In-Context

1 The LORD spoke to Moses:

2 Take just reparations for the Israelites from the Midianites. Afterward you will join your ancestors.

3 Moses spoke to the people: "Equip some of your men for battle so that they may go against Midian and execute the LORD's just punishment against Midian.

4 You will send out for battle one thousand from each of the tribes of Israel."

5 From the thousands of Israel, one thousand from each tribe were selected. Twelve thousand were equipped for battle.