Numbers 31:48

48 The commanders over the thousands of the army, officers over thousands and officers over hundreds, approached Moses

Numbers 31:48 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 31:48

And the officers which were over thousands of the host
Over the twelve thousand, of which the host or army consisted: namely, the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, came near unto Moses; of their own accord, without being sent, or required to do what they did.

Numbers 31:48 In-Context

46 and 16,000 humans.

47 Moses took from the Israelites' half one out of every fifty, from humans and animals. He gave them to the Levites who carry out the duties of the LORD's dwelling, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

48 The commanders over the thousands of the army, officers over thousands and officers over hundreds, approached Moses

49 and said to Moses, "Your servants have counted the warriors in our charge and not one of us is missing.

50 We have brought the LORD's offering that each found, gold articles—anklets, bracelets, signet rings, earrings, and necklaces—to seek reconciliation for ourselves before the LORD."