Numbers 31:3

And Moses spake unto the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves unto the war, and let them go against the Midianites, and avenge the LORD of Midian.

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Other Translations for Numbers 31:3

BSB

So Moses told the people, "Arm some of your men for war, that they may go against the Midianites and execute the LORD's vengeance on them.

AKJV

And Moses spoke to the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves to the war, and let them go against the Midianites, and avenge the LORD of Midian.

CPDV

And immediately Moses said: "Arm the men among you for a battle, so that they may be able to fulfill the retribution of the Lord on the Midianites.

ERV

And Moses spake unto the people, saying, Arm ye men from among you for the war, that they may go against Midian, to execute the LORD'S vengeance on Midian.

NHEB

Moses spoke to the people, saying, "Arm men from among you for the war, that they may go against Midian, to execute the LORD's vengeance on Midian.

SMT

And Moses will speak to the people, saying, Arm from yourselves the men for war, and they shall be against Midian, to give the avenging of Jehovah upon Midian.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 31:3

AndMosesH4872Proper Name Masculine spakeH1696VerbuntothepeopleH5971Noun Masculine sayingH559Verb ArmH2502Verb someH582Noun MasculineofyourselvesuntothewarH6635Noun MasculineandletthemgoagainsttheMidianitesH4080andavengeH5414VerbtheLORDH3068Proper NameofMidianH4080

Commentary for Numbers 31:3

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

Overview of Numbers 31:3

Summary

Moses mobilizes warriors against enemies

Event

Moses arms soldiers

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC