1 Chronicles 5:21
New International Version
They seized the livestock of the Hagrites—fifty thousand camels, two hundred fifty thousand sheep and two thousand donkeys. They also took one hundred thousand people captive,

New Living Translation
The plunder taken from the Hagrites included 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep and goats, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 captives.

English Standard Version
They carried off their livestock: 50,000 of their camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 men alive.

Berean Standard Bible
They seized the livestock of the Hagrites—50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives,

King James Bible
And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men an hundred thousand.

New King James Version
Then they took away their livestock—fifty thousand of their camels, two hundred and fifty thousand of their sheep, and two thousand of their donkeys—also one hundred thousand of their men;

New American Standard Bible
They took away their livestock: their fifty thousand camels, 250,000 sheep, and two thousand donkeys; and a hundred thousand people.

NASB 1995
They took away their cattle: their 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys; and 100,000 men.

NASB 1977
And they took away their cattle: their 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 men.

Legacy Standard Bible
They took captive their cattle: their 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys; and 100,000 men.

Amplified Bible
These Israelites took away their livestock: their 50,000 camels, and 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys; and 100,000 people.

Christian Standard Bible
They captured the Hagrites’ livestock—fifty thousand of their camels, two hundred fifty thousand sheep, and two thousand donkeys—as well as one hundred thousand people.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They captured the Hagrites’ livestock—50,000 of their camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys—as well as 100,000 people.

American Standard Version
And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men a hundred thousand.

Contemporary English Version
These Israelite tribes captured 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 people.

English Revised Version
And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men an hundred thousand.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They confiscated the Hagrites' livestock: 50,000 of their camels, 250,000 sheep and goats, and 2,000 donkeys. They captured 100,000 people.

Good News Translation
They captured from the enemy 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys, and took 100,000 prisoners of war.

International Standard Version
They captured 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 war captives from their possessions.

Majority Standard Bible
They seized the livestock of the Hagrites?50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives,

NET Bible
They seized the Hagrites' animals, including 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took captive 100,000 people.

New Heart English Bible
They took away their livestock; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred fifty thousand, and of donkeys two thousand, and of men one hundred thousand.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men a hundred thousand.

World English Bible
They took away their livestock: of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred fifty thousand, and of donkeys two thousand, and of men one hundred thousand.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they take their livestock captive—fifty thousand of their camels, and two hundred and fifty thousand sheep, and two thousand donkeys, and one hundred thousand of mankind;

Young's Literal Translation
And they take captive their cattle, of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of human beings a hundred thousand;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will take captive their cattle; their camels fifty thousand, and sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and asses two thousand, and the soul of man, a hundred thousand.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they took all that they possessed, of camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men a hundred thousand souls.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they seized all that they possessed, of camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred fifty thousand, and of donkeys two thousand, and of men one hundred thousand lives.

New American Bible
Along with one hundred thousand persons they also captured their livestock: fifty thousand camels, two hundred fifty thousand sheep, and two thousand donkeys.

New Revised Standard Version
They captured their livestock: fifty thousand of their camels, two hundred fifty thousand sheep, two thousand donkeys, and one hundred thousand captives.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For many fell slain in the battle of those who dwelt in tents. And the remnant stayed in their tents.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they plundered many riches and property and fifty thousand camels and two hundred and fifty thousand sheep and two thousand male donkeys, and a hundred thousand souls of men.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they took away their cattle: of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand; and of souls of men a hundred thousand.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they took captive their store; five thousand camels, and two hundred and fifty thousand sheep, two thousand asses, and a hundred thousand men.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Gad
20And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. 21They seized the livestock of the Hagrites— 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives, 22and many others fell slain, because the battle belonged to God. And they occupied the land until the exile.…

Cross References
Numbers 31:9-11
The Israelites captured the Midianite women and their children, and they plundered all their herds, flocks, and goods. / Then they burned all the cities where the Midianites had lived, as well as all their encampments, / and carried away all the plunder and spoils, both people and animals.

Joshua 11:14
The Israelites took for themselves all the plunder and livestock of these cities, but they put all the people to the sword until they had completely destroyed them, not sparing anyone who breathed.

1 Samuel 30:20-26
And he took all the flocks and herds, which his men drove ahead of the other livestock, calling out, “This is David’s plunder!” / When David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him and who were left behind at the Brook of Besor, they came out to meet him and the troops with him. As David approached the men, he greeted them, / but all the wicked and worthless men among those who had gone with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not share with them the plunder we recovered, except for each man’s wife and children. They may take them and go.” ...

2 Chronicles 14:13-15
Then Asa and his army pursued them as far as Gerar. The Cushites fell and could not recover, for they were crushed before the LORD and His army. So the people of Judah carried off a great amount of plunder / and attacked all the cities around Gerar, because the terror of the LORD had fallen upon them. They plundered all the cities, since there was much plunder there. / They also attacked the tents of the herdsmen and carried off many sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.

Genesis 14:11-12
The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food, and they went on their way. / They also carried off Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions, since Lot was living in Sodom.

Judges 5:30
‘Are they not finding and dividing the spoil—a girl or two for each warrior, a plunder of dyed garments for Sisera, the spoil of embroidered garments for the neck of the looter?’

2 Kings 7:16
Then the people went out and plundered the camp of the Arameans. It was then that a seah of fine flour sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley sold for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.

2 Kings 14:14
He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace, as well as some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria.

Isaiah 10:6
I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets.

Ezekiel 38:12-13
in order to seize the spoil and carry off the plunder, to turn a hand against the desolate places now inhabited and against a people gathered from the nations, who have acquired livestock and possessions and who live at the center of the land.’ / Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish with all its villages will ask, ‘Have you come to capture the plunder? Have you assembled your hordes to carry away loot, to make off with silver and gold, to take cattle and goods, to seize great spoil?’

Luke 11:21-22
When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure. / But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder.

Hebrews 7:4
Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder.

Matthew 12:29
Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.

Mark 3:27
Indeed, no one can enter a strong man’s house to steal his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house.

Revelation 18:12-13
cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble; / of cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and carriages; of bodies and souls of slaves.


Treasury of Scripture

And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men an hundred thousand.

took away.

1 Chronicles 5:6
Beerah his son, whom Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria carried away captive: he was prince of the Reubenites.

men.

Numbers 31:35
And thirty and two thousand persons in all, of women that had not known man by lying with him.

Ezekiel 27:13
Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy merchants: they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market.

Revelation 18:13
And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.

souls.

Genesis 12:5
And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.

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1 Chronicles 5
1. Judah and Joseph preferred before Reuben, who forfeited his birthright.
3. Ruben's descendants; some of whom vanquish the Hagarites.
11. The chief men of Gad, and their habitations.
18. Ruben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, obtain a victory over the Hagarites.
23. The habitations and chief men of that half of Manasseh.
25. The captivity of the two tribes and half, for their sins.














They seized the livestock of the Hagrites—
The Hagrites were a nomadic tribe mentioned in the Old Testament, often associated with the Ishmaelites. Their territory was east of Gilead, in the region of modern-day Jordan. The seizing of livestock indicates a significant victory over the Hagrites, reflecting the common practice of taking spoils of war. This act demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites victory over their enemies when they were obedient to Him.

50,000 camels,
Camels were valuable assets in ancient times, especially for nomadic tribes like the Hagrites. They were essential for transportation and trade across the desert regions. The large number of camels seized signifies the wealth and resources of the Hagrites and the magnitude of the victory for the Israelites.

250,000 sheep,
Sheep were a primary source of wealth and sustenance, providing wool, milk, and meat. The vast number of sheep taken underscores the prosperity of the Hagrites and the extent of the plunder. This also reflects the pastoral lifestyle of the region and the importance of livestock in the economy.

and 2,000 donkeys.
Donkeys were crucial for agricultural work and transportation. The capture of donkeys further highlights the comprehensive nature of the victory. In biblical symbolism, donkeys often represent service and humility, contrasting with the warlike nature of the conquest.

They also took 100,000 captives,
Taking captives was a common practice in ancient warfare, often used to increase a tribe's labor force or as leverage in negotiations. The large number of captives indicates the scale of the conflict and the dominance of the Israelites over the Hagrites. This event can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to expand Israel's territory and influence, as well as a reminder of the consequences of opposing God's chosen people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh
These tribes of Israel were involved in the battle against the Hagrites. They were known for their valor and strength in battle.

2. The Hagrites
A nomadic tribe that lived east of the Jordan River. They were often in conflict with the Israelites.

3. Livestock and Captives
The spoils of war included a significant number of livestock and captives, indicating the scale of the victory and the wealth acquired.
Teaching Points
God's Provision in Battle
The victory over the Hagrites and the acquisition of livestock and captives demonstrate God's provision and faithfulness to His people in times of conflict.

The Consequences of Sin and Disobedience
The Hagrites, as descendants of Hagar, remind us of the consequences of Abraham and Sarah's decision to take matters into their own hands, leading to ongoing conflict.

Stewardship of God's Blessings
The vast amount of livestock and captives taken as spoils of war calls for responsible stewardship and a reminder that material wealth should be used for God's glory.

Unity and Cooperation Among God's People
The collaboration between the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh highlights the importance of unity and cooperation among God's people to achieve victory.Verse 21. - Of men; literally, of the soul, i.e. life of men (comp. 2 Kings 7:7 with Jeremiah 44:7, in illustration of the twofold application of נֶפֶשׁ; see also Numbers 31:19, 28, 32-35).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They seized
וַיִּשְׁבּ֣וּ (way·yiš·bū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7617: To transport into captivity

the livestock [of the Hagrites]—
מִקְנֵיהֶ֗ם (miq·nê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4735: Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition

50,000
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים (ḥă·miš·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 2572: Fifty

camels,
גְּֽמַלֵּיהֶ֞ם (gə·mal·lê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1581: A camel

250,000 {}
מָאתַ֤יִם (mā·ṯa·yim)
Number - fd
Strong's 3967: A hundred

sheep,
וְצֹ֗אן (wə·ṣōn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular
Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock

and 2,000
אַלְפָּ֑יִם (’al·pā·yim)
Number - md
Strong's 505: A thousand

donkeys.
וַחֲמוֹרִ֖ים (wa·ḥă·mō·w·rîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2543: A male ass

[They also took] 100,000
מֵ֥אָה (mê·’āh)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 3967: A hundred

captives,
אָדָ֖ם (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being


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