Numbers 31:29 asv — take it of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, for Jehovah’s heave-offering.

American Standard Version

"take it of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, for Jehovah’s heave-offering. "

— Numbers 31:29, American Standard Version

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Numbers 31 — Context

26

Take the sum of the prey that was taken, both of man and of beast, thou, 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, that went out to battle, and all the congregation.

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And levy a tribute unto Jehovah of the men of war that went out to battle: one soul of five hundred, both of the persons, and of the oxen, and of the asses, and of the flocks:

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take it of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, for Jehovah’s heave-offering.

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And of the children of Israel’s half, thou shalt take one drawn out of every fifty, of the persons, of the oxen, of the asses, and of the flocks, even of all the cattle, and give them unto the Levites, that keep the charge of the tabernacle of Jehovah.

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And Moses and Eleazar the priest did as Jehovah commanded Moses.

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Now the prey, over and above the booty which the men of war took, was six hundred thousand and seventy thousand and five thousand sheep,

Numbers 31:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:29 say?
Numbers 31:29 in the American Standard Version reads: “take it of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, for Jehovah’s heave-offering. ”
Where is Numbers 31:29 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 29.
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 31:29.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:29 in?
Numbers 31:29 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 31:29?
Numbers 31:29 reads (ASV): “take it of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, for Jehovah’s heave-offering. ” 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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