Numbers 31:44 asv — and thirty and six thousand oxen,

American Standard Version

"and thirty and six thousand oxen, "

— Numbers 31:44, American Standard Version

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Numbers 31 — Context

41

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

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

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(now the congregation’s half was three hundred thousand and thirty thousand, seven thousand and five hundred sheep,

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and thirty and six thousand oxen,

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and thirty thousand and five hundred asses,

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and sixteen thousand persons),

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even of the children of Israel’s half, Moses took one drawn out of every fifty, both of man and of beast, and gave them unto the Levites, that kept the charge of the tabernacle of Jehovah; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Numbers 31:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:44 say?
Numbers 31:44 in the American Standard Version reads: “and thirty and six thousand oxen, ”
Where is Numbers 31:44 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:44 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 44.
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 31:44.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:44 in?
Numbers 31:44 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 31:44?
Numbers 31:44 reads (ASV): “and thirty and six thousand oxen, ” 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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