Numbers 31:42 net — From the Israelites’ half-share that Moses had separated from the fighting men,

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"From the Israelites’ half-share that Moses had separated from the fighting men,"

— Numbers 31:42, NET Bible

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Numbers 31:42 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And of the children of Israel’s half, which Moses divided from the men that warred,”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“And of the children of Israel’s half, which Moses divided off from the men that warred ”
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WEB
“Of the children of Israel's half, which Moses divided off from the men who warred”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“Out of the half of the children of Israel, which he had separated for them that had been in the battle.”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“And from the half given to the children of Israel, which Moses had kept separate from that given to the fighting-men,”
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KJVA
“And of the children of Israel’s half, which Moses divided from the men that warred,”
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Numbers 31 — Context

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

The people were 16,000, of which the LORD’s tribute was 32 people.

So Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD’s raised offering, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.

From the Israelites’ half-share that Moses had separated from the fighting men,

there were 337,500 sheep from the portion belonging to the community,

36,000 cattle,

30,500 donkeys,

Numbers 31:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:42 say?

Numbers 31:42 in the NET Bible reads: “From the Israelites’ half-share that Moses had separated from the fighting men,”

Where is Numbers 31:42 in the Bible?

Numbers 31:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 42.

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 31:42.

What translation should I read Numbers 31:42 in?

Numbers 31:42 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 31:42?

Numbers 31:42 reads (NET): “From the Israelites’ half-share that Moses had separated from the fighting men,” 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.

Numbers 31:42 net — From the Israelites’ half-share that Moses had separated from the fighting men,

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