Numbers 31:53 nasb — The men of war had taken booty, every man for himself.

NASB

"The men of war had taken booty, every man for himself."

— Numbers 31:53, NASB

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Numbers 31 — Context

50

"So we have brought as an offering to the LORD what each man found, articles of gold, armlets and 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 kinds of wrought articles.

52

All the gold of the offering which they offered up to the LORD, from the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds, was 16,shekels.

53

The men of war had taken booty, every man for himself.

54

So Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold from the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and brought it to the tent of meeting as a memorial for the sons of Israel before the LORD.

Numbers 31:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:53 say?
Numbers 31:53 in the NASB reads: “The men of war had taken booty, every man for himself.”
Where is Numbers 31:53 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:53 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 53.
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 31:53.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:53 in?
Numbers 31:53 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 31:53?
Numbers 31:53 reads (NASB): “The men of war had taken booty, every man for himself.” 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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