Numbers 31:27 kjv — And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all t…

King James Version

"And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation:"

— Numbers 31:27, King James Version

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Numbers 31 — Context

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And ye shall wash your clothes on the seventh day, and ye shall be clean, and afterward ye shall come into the camp.

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And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

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Take the sum of the prey that was taken, both of man and of beast, thou, and Eleazar the priest, and the chief fathers of the congregation:

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And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation:

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And levy a tribute unto the Lord of the men of war which went out to battle: one soul of five hundred, both of the persons, and of the beeves, and of the asses, and of the sheep:

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Take it of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, for an heave offering of the Lord.

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And of the children of Israel’s half, thou shalt take one portion of fifty, of the persons, of the beeves, of the asses, and of the flocks, of all manner of beasts, and give them unto the Levites, which keep the charge of the tabernacle of the Lord.

Numbers 31:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:27 say?
Numbers 31:27 in the King James Version reads: “And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation:”
Where is Numbers 31:27 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 27.
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 31:27.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:27 in?
Numbers 31:27 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 31:27?
Numbers 31:27 reads (KJV): “And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation:” 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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