Numbers 31:6 bbe — And Moses sent them out to war, a thousand from every tribe, and with them Phinehas, the son of Eleazar the priest, tak…

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"And Moses sent them out to war, a thousand from every tribe, and with them Phinehas, the son of Eleazar the priest, taking in his hands the vessels of the holy place and the horns for sounding the note of war."

— Numbers 31:6, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 31 — Context

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So Moses said to the people, Let men from among you be armed for war to put into effect against Midian the Lord's punishment on them.

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From every tribe of Israel send a thousand to the war.

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So from the thousands of Israel a thousand were taken from every tribe, twelve thousand men armed for war.

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And Moses sent them out to war, a thousand from every tribe, and with them Phinehas, the son of Eleazar the priest, taking in his hands the vessels of the holy place and the horns for sounding the note of war.

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And they made war on Midian, as the Lord gave orders to Moses; and they put to death every male.

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They put the kings of Midian to death with the rest, Evi and Reken and Zur and Hur and Reba, the five kings of Midian: and Balaam, the son of Beor, they put to death with the sword.

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The women of Midian with their little ones the children of Israel took prisoner; and all their cattle and flocks and all their goods they took for themselves;

Numbers 31:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:6 say?
Numbers 31:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Moses sent them out to war, a thousand from every tribe, and with them Phinehas, the son of Eleazar the priest, taking in his hands the vessels of the holy place and the horns for sounding the note of war.”
Where is Numbers 31:6 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 6.
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 31:6.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:6 in?
Numbers 31:6 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 31:6?
Numbers 31:6 reads (BBE): “And Moses sent them out to war, a thousand from every tribe, and with them Phinehas, the son of Eleazar the priest, taking in his hands the vessels of the holy place and the horns for sounding the note of 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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