Numbers 31:48 web — The officers who were over the thousands of the army, the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, came nea…

World English Bible

"The officers who were over the thousands of the army, the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, came near to Moses;"

— Numbers 31:48, World English Bible

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Numbers 31 — Context

45

and thirty thousand five hundred donkeys,

46

and sixteen thousand persons),

47

even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one drawn out of every fifty, both of man and of animal, and gave them to the Levites, who performed the duty of the tabernacle of Yahweh; as Yahweh commanded Moses.

48

The officers who were over the thousands of the army, the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, came near to Moses;

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and they said to Moses, "Your servants have taken the sum of the men of war who are under our command, and there lacks not one man of us.

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We have brought Yahweh's offering, what every man has gotten, of jewels of gold, armlets, and bracelets, signet rings, earrings, and necklaces, to make atonement for our souls before Yahweh."

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Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, even all worked jewels.

Numbers 31:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:48 say?
Numbers 31:48 in the World English Bible reads: “The officers who were over the thousands of the army, the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, came near to Moses;”
Where is Numbers 31:48 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:48 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 48.
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 31:48.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:48 in?
Numbers 31:48 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 31:48?
Numbers 31:48 reads (WEB): “The officers who were over the thousands of the army, the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, came near 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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