Numbers 31:27

And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 31:27

BSB

Then divide the captives between the troops who went out to battle and the rest of the congregation.

AKJV

And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war on them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation:

CPDV

And you shall divide the prey equally, among those who went out to war and fought, and among the remainder of the multitude.

ERV

and divide the prey into two parts; between the men skilled in war, that went out to battle, and all the congregation:

NHEB

and divide the prey into two parts: between the men skilled in war, who went out to battle, and all the congregation.

SMT

And divide the spoil between them taking hold of the battle, going forth to war, and between all the assembly:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 31:27

AnddivideH2673VerbthepreyH4455Noun MasculineintotwopartsH2673VerbbetweenthemthattookH8610VerbthewarH4421Noun FeminineuponthemwhowentoutH3318VerbtobattleH6635Noun MasculineandbetweenallthecongregationH5712Noun Feminine

Commentary for Numbers 31:27

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

Overview of Numbers 31:27

Summary

Divide spoils between combatants

Place

Wilderness

Event

Distribution plan established

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC