Numbers 31:51 net — Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold from them, all of it in the form of ornaments.

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"Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold from them, all of it in the form of ornaments."

— Numbers 31:51, NET Bible

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Numbers 31 — Context

48

Then the officers who were over the thousands of the army, the commanders over thousands and the commanders over hundreds, approached Moses

49

and said to him,“Your servants have taken a count of the men who were in the battle, who were under our authority, and not one is missing.

50

So we have brought as an offering for the LORD what each man found: gold ornaments, armlets, bracelets, signet rings, earrings, and necklaces, to make atonement for ourselves before the LORD.”

51

Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold from them, all of it in the form of ornaments.

52

All the gold of the offering they offered up to the LORD from the commanders of thousands and the commanders of hundreds weighed 16,750 shekels.

53

Each soldier had taken plunder for himself.

54

So Moses and Eleazar the priest received the gold from the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds and brought it into the tent of meeting as a memorial for the Israelites before the LORD.

Numbers 31:51 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:51 say?
Numbers 31:51 in the NET Bible reads: “Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold from them, all of it in the form of ornaments.”
Where is Numbers 31:51 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:51 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 51.
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 31:51.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:51 in?
Numbers 31:51 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 31:51?
Numbers 31:51 reads (NET): “Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold from them, all of it in the form of ornaments.” 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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