Numbers 31:27
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then divide the captives between the troops who went out to battle and the rest of the congregation.”
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“Then divide the captives between the troops who went out to battle and the rest of the congregation.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation:”
King James Version · Public Domain“and divide the prey into two parts: between the men skilled in war, that went out to battle, and all the congregation.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and thou hast halved the prey between those handling the battle who go out to the host and all the company;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Numbers 31:27 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Joshua 22:8saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.”
- 1 Samuel 30:4So David and the troops with him lifted up their voices and wept until they had no strength left to weep.
- 1 Samuel 30:24Who will listen to your proposal? The share of the one who went to battle will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. They will share alike.”
- Psalms 68:12“Kings and their armies flee in haste; she who waits at home divides the plunder.
- Psalms 68:13Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver, and her feathers with shimmering gold.”
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