Numbers 31:5 nasb — So there were furnished from the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.

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"So there were furnished from the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war."

— Numbers 31:5, NASB

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Numbers 31 — Context

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"Take full vengeance for the sons of Israel on the Midianites; afterward you will be gathered to your people."

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Moses spoke to the people, saying, "Arm men from among you for the war, that they may go against Midian to execute the LORD'S vengeance on Midian.

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"A thousand from each tribe of all the tribes of Israel you shall send to the war."

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So there were furnished from the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.

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Moses sent them, a thousand from each tribe, to the war, and Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, to the war with them, and the holy vessels and the trumpets for the alarm in his hand.

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So they made war against Midian, just as the LORD had commanded Moses, and they killed every male.

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They killed the kings of Midian along with the rest of their slain: Evi and Rekem and Zur and Hur and Reba, the five kings of Midian; they also killed Balaam the son of Beor with the sword.

Numbers 31:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:5 say?
Numbers 31:5 in the NASB reads: “So there were furnished from the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.”
Where is Numbers 31:5 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 5.
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 31:5.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:5 in?
Numbers 31:5 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 31:5?
Numbers 31:5 reads (NASB): “So there were furnished from the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.” 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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