Numbers 31:17

Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 31:17

BSB

So now, kill all the boys, as well as every woman who has had relations with a man,

AKJV

Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that has known man by lying with him.

CPDV

Therefore, put to death all of them: whatever is of the male sex, even among the little ones, and cut the throats of those women who have known men by sexual relations.

ERV

Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him.

NHEB

Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman who has known man by lying with him.

SMT

And now kill every male among the little ones; and every woman know in man by the bed of a male, do ye kill.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 31:17

NowthereforekillH2026VerbeverymaleH2145amongthelittleonesH2945Noun MasculineandkillH2026VerbeverywomanH802Noun FemininethathathknownH3045Verb manH376Noun MasculinebylyingH4904Noun MasculinewithhimH2145

Commentary for Numbers 31:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Numbers 31:17

Summary

Command to execute women and boys

Event

Execution ordered

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC