Numbers 31:47 bbe — Even from the children of Israel's half, Moses took one out of every fifty, men and beasts, and gave them to the Levite…

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"Even from the children of Israel's half, Moses took one out of every fifty, men and beasts, and gave them to the Levites who had the care of the House of the Lord; as the Lord gave orders to Moses."

— Numbers 31:47, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 31 — Context

44

And thirty-six thousand oxen,

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And thirty thousand, five hundred asses,

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And sixteen thousand persons;)

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Even from the children of Israel's half, Moses took one out of every fifty, men and beasts, and gave them to the Levites who had the care of the House of the Lord; as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

48

Then the men in authority over the thousands of the army, the captains of thousands and captains of hundreds, came to Moses,

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And said to him, Your servants have taken note of the number of all the fighting-men under our orders, and every one is present;

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And we have here an offering for the Lord from what every man took in the war, ornaments of gold, leg-chains and arm-rings, finger-rings, ear-rings, and neck-ornaments, to make our souls free from sin before the Lord.

Numbers 31:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:47 say?
Numbers 31:47 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Even from the children of Israel's half, Moses took one out of every fifty, men and beasts, and gave them to the Levites who had the care of the House of the Lord; as the Lord gave orders to Moses.”
Where is Numbers 31:47 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:47 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 47.
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 31:47.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:47 in?
Numbers 31:47 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 31:47?
Numbers 31:47 reads (BBE): “Even from the children of Israel's half, Moses took one out of every fifty, men and beasts, and gave them to the Levites who had the care of the House of the Lord; as the Lord gave orders to Moses.” 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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