Numbers 31:26 nasb — "You and Eleazar the priest and the heads of the fathers' households of the congregation take a count of the booty that…

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""You and Eleazar the priest and the heads of the fathers' households of the congregation take a count of the booty that was captured, both of man and of animal;"

— Numbers 31:26, NASB

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Numbers 31 — Context

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everything that can stand the fire, you shall pass through the fire, and it shall be clean, but it shall be purified with water for impurity. But whatever cannot stand the fire you shall pass through the water.

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"And you shall wash your clothes on the seventh day and be clean, and afterward you may enter the camp."

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Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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"You and Eleazar the priest and the heads of the fathers' households of the congregation take a count of the booty that was captured, both of man and of animal;

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and divide the booty between the warriors who went out to battle and all the congregation.

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"Levy a tax for the LORD from the men of war who went out to battle, one in five hundred of the persons and of the cattle and of the donkeys and of the sheep;

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take it from their half and give it to Eleazar the priest, as an offering to the LORD.

Numbers 31:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:26 say?
Numbers 31:26 in the NASB reads: “"You and Eleazar the priest and the heads of the fathers' households of the congregation take a count of the booty that was captured, both of man and of animal;”
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 (NASB): “"You and Eleazar the priest and the heads of the fathers' households of the congregation take a count of the booty that was captured, both of man and of animal;” 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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