Numbers 31:36 net — The half-portion of those who went to war numbered 337,500 sheep;

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"The half-portion of those who went to war numbered 337,500 sheep;"

— Numbers 31:36, NET Bible

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Numbers 31 — Context

33

72,000 cattle,

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61,000 donkeys,

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and 32,000 young womenwho had not experienced a man’s bed.

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The half-portion of those who went to war numbered 337,500 sheep;

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the LORD’s tribute from the sheep was 675.

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The cattle numbered 36,000; the LORD’s tribute was 72.

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The donkeys were 30,500, of which the LORD’s tribute was 61.

Numbers 31:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:36 say?
Numbers 31:36 in the NET Bible reads: “The half-portion of those who went to war numbered 337,500 sheep;”
Where is Numbers 31:36 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 36.
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 31:36.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:36 in?
Numbers 31:36 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 31:36?
Numbers 31:36 reads (NET): “The half-portion of those who went to war numbered 337,500 sheep;” 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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