Numbers 31:26 bbe — Get an account of everything which was taken in the war, of man and of beast, you and Eleazar the priest and the heads…

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"Get an account of everything which was taken in the war, of man and of beast, you and Eleazar the priest and the heads of families of the people:"

— Numbers 31:26, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 31 — Context

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And anything which may be heated, is to go through the fire and be made clean; but in addition it is to be put in the water of cleaning: and anything which may not go through the fire is to be put in the water.

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And on the seventh day, after washing your clothing, you will be clean, and then you may come into the tent-circle.

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And the Lord said to Moses,

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Get an account of everything which was taken in the war, of man and of beast, you and Eleazar the priest and the heads of families of the people:

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And let division be made of it into two parts, one for the men of war who went out to the fight, and one for all the people:

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And from the men of war who went out let there be offered to the Lord one out of every five hundred, from the persons, and from the oxen and asses and sheep:

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Take this from their part and give it to Eleazar the priest as an offering to be lifted up to the Lord.

Numbers 31:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:26 say?
Numbers 31:26 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Get an account of everything which was taken in the war, of man and of beast, you and Eleazar the priest and the heads of families of the people:”
Where is Numbers 31:26 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 26.
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 31:26.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:26 in?
Numbers 31:26 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 31:26?
Numbers 31:26 reads (BBE): “Get an account of everything which was taken in the war, of man and of beast, you and Eleazar the priest and the heads of families of the people:” 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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