Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So twelve thousand men armed for battle, a thousand from each tribe, were supplied from the clans of Israel. New Living Translation So they chose 1,000 men from each tribe of Israel, a total of 12,000 men armed for battle. English Standard Version So there were provided, out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. Berean Standard Bible So a thousand men were recruited from each tribe of Israel—twelve thousand armed for war. King James Bible So there were delivered out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. New King James Version So there were recruited from the divisions of Israel one thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. New American Standard Bible So there were selected from the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. NASB 1995 So there were furnished from the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. NASB 1977 So there were furnished from the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. Legacy Standard Bible So there were furnished from the thousands of Israel, one thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. Amplified Bible So out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe were selected, twelve thousand armed for war. Christian Standard Bible So one thousand were recruited from each Israelite tribe out of the thousands in Israel—twelve thousand equipped for war. Holman Christian Standard Bible So 1,000 were recruited from each Israelite tribe out of the thousands in Israel—12,000 equipped for war. American Standard Version So there were delivered, out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. Contemporary English Version Twelve thousand men were picked from the tribes of Israel, and after they were prepared for battle, English Revised Version So there were delivered, out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. GOD'S WORD® Translation So 1,000 men from each tribe were supplied from the divisions of Israel-12,000 men ready for war. Good News Translation So a thousand men were chosen from each tribe, a total of twelve thousand men ready for battle. International Standard Version So 1,000 men from every tribe—12,000 from the thousands of Israel—were mustered and equipped for war. Majority Standard Bible So a thousand men were recruited from each tribe of Israel—twelve thousand armed for war. NET Bible So a thousand from every tribe, twelve thousand armed for battle in all, were provided out of the thousands of Israel. New Heart English Bible So there were delivered, out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. Webster's Bible Translation So there were delivered out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. World English Bible So there were delivered, out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand from every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there are given out of the thousands of Israel one thousand for a tribe—twelve thousand armed ones [for] war; Young's Literal Translation And there are given out of the thousands of Israel a thousand for a tribe, twelve thousand armed ones of the host; Smith's Literal Translation And there shall be separated from the thousands of Israel a thousand for a tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they gave a thousand of every tribe, that is to say, twelve thousand men well appointed for battle. Catholic Public Domain Version And they gave one thousand from each tribe, that is, twelve thousand foot soldiers for battle. New American Bible From the contingents of Israel, therefore, a thousand men of each tribe were levied, so that there were twelve thousand men armed for war. New Revised Standard Version So out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe were conscripted, twelve thousand armed for battle. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo there were selected out of the tribes of Israel a thousand men from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they chose a thousand from the tribes of the sons of Israel, a thousand from a tribe, twelve thousand armed in the army. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So there were delivered, out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they numbered of the thousands of Israel a thousand of each tribe, twelve thousands; these were armed for war. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Vengeance on Midian…4Send into battle a thousand men from each tribe of Israel.” 5So a thousand men were recruited from each tribe of Israel— twelve thousand armed for war. 6And Moses sent the thousand from each tribe into battle, along with Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, who took with him the vessels of the sanctuary and the trumpets for signaling.… Cross References Joshua 4:13 About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho. Judges 7:7 Then the LORD said to Gideon, “With the three hundred men who lapped the water I will save you and deliver the Midianites into your hand. But all the others are to go home.” 1 Samuel 15:4 So Saul summoned the troops and numbered them at Telaim—200,000 foot soldiers and 10,000 men of Judah. 1 Chronicles 12:23-24 Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. 2 Chronicles 17:12-19 Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah / and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor. / These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; ... Deuteronomy 20:1-4 When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. / When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army, / saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. ... Exodus 17:9-13 So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with the staff of God in my hand.” / Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. / As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. ... 1 Samuel 17:47 And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” 2 Samuel 10:9-10 When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. / And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. 2 Kings 3:7 And he sent a message to Jehoshaphat king of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” “I will go,” replied Jehoshaphat. “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.” 1 Chronicles 5:18 The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle. 2 Chronicles 14:8 Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin bearing small shields and drawing the bow. All these were mighty men of valor. 2 Chronicles 20:17 You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” Psalm 18:39 You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Treasury of Scripture So there were delivered out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. Jump to Previous Armed Battle Clans Delivered Host Israel Ones Provided Supplied Thousand Thousands Tribe Twelve WarJump to Next Armed Battle Clans Delivered Host Israel Ones Provided Supplied Thousand Thousands Tribe Twelve WarNumbers 31 1. The Midianites are spoiled, and Balaam slain13. Moses is angry with the officers, for saving the women alive 19. How the soldiers, with their captives and spoil, are to be purified 25. The proportion in which the prey is to be divided 48. The voluntary offering unto the treasure of the Lord a thousand from each tribe This phrase indicates a specific and organized selection process. The Hebrew word for "thousand" is "eleph," which can also mean a military unit or clan. This suggests a structured approach to warfare, emphasizing the importance of order and unity among the tribes of Israel. Historically, this reflects the tribal system of ancient Israel, where each tribe maintained its identity while contributing to the collective mission. Theologically, it underscores the idea that every tribe, regardless of size or strength, has a role in fulfilling God's purposes. were recruited from the divisions of Israel twelve thousand armed for war Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So a thousand menמֵאַלְפֵ֣י (mê·’al·p̄ê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 505: A thousand were recruited וַיִּמָּֽסְרוּ֙ (way·yim·mā·sə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 4560: To sunder, set apart, apostatize from each tribe לַמַּטֶּ֑ה (lam·maṭ·ṭeh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Israel— יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc twelve שְׁנֵים־ (šə·nêm-) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) thousand אֶ֖לֶף (’e·lep̄) Number - masculine singular Strong's 505: A thousand armed חֲלוּצֵ֥י (ḥă·lū·ṣê) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct Strong's 2502: To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen for war. צָבָֽא׃ (ṣā·ḇā) Noun - common singular Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign Links Numbers 31:5 NIVNumbers 31:5 NLT Numbers 31:5 ESV Numbers 31:5 NASB Numbers 31:5 KJV Numbers 31:5 BibleApps.com Numbers 31:5 Biblia Paralela Numbers 31:5 Chinese Bible Numbers 31:5 French Bible Numbers 31:5 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 31:5 So there were delivered out (Nu Num.) |
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