Numbers 31:16 kjva — Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the Lord in the…

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Numbers 31:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 31 — Context

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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, with the captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, which came from the battle.

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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 the Lord in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the Lord.

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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.

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But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.

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And do ye abide without the camp seven days: whosoever hath killed any person, and whosoever hath touched any slain, purify both yourselves and your captives on the third day, and on the seventh day.

Numbers 31:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:16 say?
Numbers 31:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the Lord in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the Lord.”
Where is Numbers 31:16 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 16.
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 31:16.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:16 in?
Numbers 31:16 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 31:16?
Numbers 31:16 reads (KJVA): “Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the Lord in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the Lord.” 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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