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Numbers 31:27 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Numbers 31:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 31 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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:”
Numbers 31:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 31:27
And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them...and between all the congregation—The Hebrew chatsah (divide) creates 50-50 split between combatants (12,000 men, 31:5) and non-combatants (approximately 600,000+ total population). Soldiers risked death; community supported them with prayer, logistics, families.This radical redistribution prevents military elitism. Soldiers don't become a privileged warrior class; Israel remains a covenant community where all share God's blessings. Paul echoes this: 'He that goeth to battle, and he that tarrieth by the baggage—they ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 31:27
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“saying”
“so shall his share be who tarries by the baggage: they shall share alike.”
“until they had no more power to weep.”