Numbers 31:31 nasb — Moses and Eleazar the priest did just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB

"Moses and Eleazar the priest did just as the LORD had commanded Moses."

— Numbers 31:31, NASB

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Numbers 31 — Context

28

"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;

29

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

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"From the sons 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 sheep, from all the animals, and give them to the Levites who keep charge of the tabernacle of the LORD."

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Moses and Eleazar the priest did just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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Now the booty that remained from the spoil which the men of war had plundered was 675,sheep,

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and 72,cattle,

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and 61,donkeys,

Numbers 31:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:31 say?
Numbers 31:31 in the NASB reads: “Moses and Eleazar the priest did just as the LORD had commanded Moses.”
Where is Numbers 31:31 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 31.
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 31:31.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:31 in?
Numbers 31:31 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 31:31?
Numbers 31:31 reads (NASB): “Moses and Eleazar the priest did just as the LORD had commanded Moses.” 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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