Numbers 31:14 asv — And Moses was wroth with the officers of the host, the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds, who came fro…

American Standard Version

"And Moses was wroth with the officers of the host, the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds, who came from the service of the war. "

— Numbers 31:14, American Standard Version

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Numbers 31 — Context

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And they took all the spoil, and all the prey, both of man and of beast.

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And they brought the captives, and the prey, and the spoil, unto Moses, and unto Eleazar the priest, and unto the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the camp at the plains of Moab, which are by the Jordan at Jericho.

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And Moses, and Eleazar the priest, and all the princes of the congregation, went forth to meet them without the camp.

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And Moses was wroth with the officers of the host, the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds, who came from the service of the war.

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And Moses said unto them, Have ye saved all the women alive?

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Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against Jehovah in the matter of Peor, and so the plague was among the congregation of Jehovah.

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Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him.

Numbers 31:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:14 say?
Numbers 31:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Moses was wroth with the officers of the host, the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds, who came from the service of the war. ”
Where is Numbers 31:14 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 14.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 31:14.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:14 in?
Numbers 31:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 31:14?
Numbers 31:14 reads (ASV): “And Moses was wroth with the officers of the host, the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds, who came from the service of the war. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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