Numbers 31:39 kjv — And the asses were thirty thousand and five hundred; of which the Lord’s tribute was threescore and one.

King James Version

"And the asses were thirty thousand and five hundred; of which the Lord’s tribute was threescore and one."

— Numbers 31:39, King James Version

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Numbers 31 — Context

36

And the half, which was the portion of them that went out to war, was in number three hundred thousand and seven and thirty thousand and five hundred sheep:

37

And the Lord’s tribute of the sheep was six hundred and threescore and fifteen.

38

And the beeves were thirty and six thousand; of which the Lord’s tribute was threescore and twelve.

39

And the asses were thirty thousand and five hundred; of which the Lord’s tribute was threescore and one.

40

And the persons were sixteen thousand; of which the Lord’s tribute was thirty and two persons.

41

And Moses gave the tribute, which was the Lord’s heave offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as the Lord commanded Moses.

42

And of the children of Israel’s half, which Moses divided from the men that warred,

Numbers 31:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:39 say?
Numbers 31:39 in the King James Version reads: “And the asses were thirty thousand and five hundred; of which the Lord’s tribute was threescore and one.”
Where is Numbers 31:39 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:39 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 39.
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 31:39.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:39 in?
Numbers 31:39 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 31:39?
Numbers 31:39 reads (KJV): “And the asses were thirty thousand and five hundred; of which the Lord’s tribute was threescore and one.” 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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