Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 31:30 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Numbers 31:30 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 31 verse 30 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And of the children of Israel's half, thou shalt take one portion of fifty, of the persons, of the beeves, of the asses, and of the flocks, of all manner of beasts, and give them unto the Levites, which keep the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD. flocks: or, goats”
Numbers 31:30 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 31:30
And of the children of Israel's half, thou shalt take one portion of fifty—The non-combatant majority (congregation) gives 1/50 to the Levites who assist priests but don't perform high priestly duties. This tenfold higher rate (compared to soldiers' 1/500) reflects their non-risk status and larger numbers.Give them unto the Levites, which keep the charge of the tabernacle—The Levites (shomer mishmeret, keep the charge/watch) maintain sacred space, transport Tabernacle components, assist sacrifices. Numbers 18:21-24 establishes their livelihood through Israel's tithes. This spoils distribution ...
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Cross-References for Numbers 31:30
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“the table”
“and the charge of the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting”
“and the tent”
“and they shall bear their iniquity: it shall be a statute forever throughout your generations; and among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance.”
“moreover”
“and those who wait on the altar have their portion with the altar?”
“You and your sons and your fathers' house with you shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary; and you and your sons with you shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood.”
“its bars”
“for they watch on behalf of your souls”
“Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.”