Numbers 31:46 kjva — And sixteen thousand persons;)

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And sixteen thousand persons;)"

— Numbers 31:46, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 31 — Context

43

(Now the half that pertained unto the congregation was three hundred thousand and thirty thousand and seven thousand and five hundred sheep,

44

And thirty and six thousand beeves,

45

And thirty thousand asses and five hundred,

46

And sixteen thousand persons;)

47

Even of the children of Israel’s half, Moses took one portion of fifty, both of man and of beast, and gave them unto the Levites, which kept the charge of the tabernacle of the Lord; as the Lord commanded Moses.

48

And the officers which were over thousands of the host, the captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds, came near unto Moses:

49

And they said unto Moses, Thy servants have taken the sum of the men of war which are under our charge, and there lacketh not one man of us.

Numbers 31:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:46 say?
Numbers 31:46 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And sixteen thousand persons;)”
Where is Numbers 31:46 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:46 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 46.
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 31:46.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:46 in?
Numbers 31:46 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 31:46?
Numbers 31:46 reads (KJVA): “And sixteen thousand persons;)” 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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