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Numbers 31:26 Cross-References

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Take the sum of the prey that was taken, both of man and of beast, thou, and Eleazar the priest, and the chief fathers of the congregation: that: Heb. of the captivity

Numbers 31:26 (KJV)

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Eleazarson of Aaron (EXO 6:23)

Commentary on Numbers 31:26

Take the sum of the prey that was taken, both of man and of beast—The Hebrew malqowach (prey/booty) included 675,000 sheep, 72,000 cattle, 61,000 donkeys, and 32,000 captive virgins (31:32-35). Moses, Eleazar, and tribal leaders must census everything before distribution.This meticulous accounting reveals God's concern for justice in material affairs. The spoils represented enormous wealth, yet required transparent inventory by religious and civil authorities together. No soldier could hide plunder; no leader could embezzle. The principle: when God grants increase, His people must handle it wi...

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