Numbers 31:28 web — Levy a tribute to Yahweh of the men of war who went out to battle: one soul of five hundred, [both] of the persons, and…

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"Levy a tribute to Yahweh of the men of war who went out to battle: one soul of five hundred, [both] of the persons, and of the cattle, and of the donkeys, and of the flocks:"

— Numbers 31:28, World English Bible

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Numbers 31 — Context

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Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Take the sum of the prey that was taken, both of man and of animal, you, and Eleazar the priest, and the heads of the fathers' [houses] of the congregation;

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and divide the prey into two parts: between the men skilled in war, who went out to battle, and all the congregation.

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Levy a tribute to Yahweh of the men of war who went out to battle: one soul of five hundred, [both] of the persons, and of the cattle, and of the donkeys, and of the flocks:

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take it of their half, and give it to Eleazar the priest, for Yahweh's wave offering.

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Of the children of Israel's half, you shall take one drawn out of every fifty, of the persons, of the cattle, of the donkeys, and of the flocks, [even] of all the livestock, and give them to the Levites, who perform the duty of the tabernacle of Yahweh."

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Moses and Eleazar the priest did as Yahweh commanded Moses.

Numbers 31:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:28 say?
Numbers 31:28 in the World English Bible reads: “Levy a tribute to Yahweh of the men of war who went out to battle: one soul of five hundred, [both] of the persons, and of the cattle, and of the donkeys, and of the flocks:”
Where is Numbers 31:28 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 28.
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 31:28.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:28 in?
Numbers 31:28 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 31:28?
Numbers 31:28 reads (WEB): “Levy a tribute to Yahweh of the men of war who went out to battle: one soul of five hundred, [both] of the persons, and of the cattle, and of the donkeys, and of the flocks:” 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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