Numbers 31:11
New International Version
They took all the plunder and spoils, including the people and animals,

New Living Translation
After they had gathered the plunder and captives, both people and animals,

English Standard Version
and took all the spoil and all the plunder, both of man and of beast.

Berean Standard Bible
and carried away all the plunder and spoils, both people and animals.

King James Bible
And they took all the spoil, and all the prey, both of men and of beasts.

New King James Version
And they took all the spoil and all the booty—of man and beast.

New American Standard Bible
And they took all the plunder and all the spoils, both of people and of livestock.

NASB 1995
They took all the spoil and all the prey, both of man and of beast.

NASB 1977
And they took all the spoil and all the prey, both of man and of beast.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they took all the spoil and all the loot, both of man and of beast.

Amplified Bible
They took all the plunder and all the spoils of war, both people and livestock.

Christian Standard Bible
and took away all the spoils of war and the captives, both people and animals.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and took away all the spoils of war and the captives, both man and beast.

American Standard Version
And they took all the spoil, and all the prey, both of man and of beast.

Contemporary English Version
Israel's soldiers gathered together everything they had taken from the Midianites, including the captives and the animals.

English Revised Version
And they took all the spoil, and all the prey, both of man and of beast.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then they took everything as loot, including all the people and animals,

Good News Translation
They took all the loot that they had captured, including the prisoners and the animals,

International Standard Version
They took all the booty and plunder, including both humans and animals.

Majority Standard Bible
and carried away all the plunder and spoils, both people and animals.

NET Bible
They took all the plunder and all the spoils, both people and animals.

New Heart English Bible
They took all the spoil, and all the prey, both of man and of animal.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they took all the spoil, and all the prey, both of men and of beasts.

World English Bible
They took all the captives, and all the plunder, both of man and of animal.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they take all the spoil and all the prey, among man and among beast;

Young's Literal Translation
And they take all the spoil, and all the prey, among man and among beast;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will take all the plunder and all the spoil, in man and in cattle.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they carried away the booty, and all that they had taken both of men and of beasts.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they carried away prey from everything that they had seized, both of men and of beasts.

New American Bible
Then they took all the plunder, with the people and animals they had captured, and brought the captives, together with the spoils and plunder,

New Revised Standard Version
but they took all the spoil and all the booty, both people and animals.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they carried away all the spoil and all the booty, both of men and of beasts.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they led all the captivity and all of the daughters of the children of men and of the domestic animals.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they took all the spoil, and all the prey, both of man and of beast.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they took all their plunder, and all their spoils, both man and beast.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Vengeance on Midian
10Then they burned all the cities where the Midianites had lived, as well as all their encampments, 11and carried away all the plunder and spoils, both people and animals. 12They brought the captives, spoils, and plunder to Moses, to Eleazar the priest, and to the congregation of Israel at the camp on the plains of Moab, by the Jordan across from Jericho.…

Cross References
Joshua 6:19-24
For all the silver and gold and all the articles of bronze and iron are holy to the LORD; they must go into His treasury.” / So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it. / With the edge of the sword they devoted to destruction everything in the city—man and woman, young and old, oxen, sheep, and donkeys. ...

Deuteronomy 20:14
But the women, children, livestock, and whatever else is in the city—all its spoil—you may take as plunder, and you shall use the spoil of your enemies that the LORD your God gives you.

1 Samuel 15:3
Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’”

1 Chronicles 26:27-28
They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD. / Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.

2 Chronicles 20:25
Then Jehoshaphat and his people went to carry off the plunder, and they found on the bodies an abundance of goods and valuables—more than they could carry away. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much.

Genesis 14:16
He retrieved all the goods, as well as his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the rest of the people.

Exodus 12:35-36
Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.

2 Kings 7:16
Then the people went out and plundered the camp of the Arameans. It was then that a seah of fine flour sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley sold for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.

2 Kings 14:14
He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace, as well as some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria.

2 Chronicles 24:23-24
In the spring, the army of Aram went to war against Joash. They entered Judah and Jerusalem and destroyed all the leaders of the people, and they sent all the plunder to their king in Damascus. / Although the Aramean army had come with only a few men, the LORD delivered into their hand a very great army. Because Judah had forsaken the LORD, the God of their fathers, judgment was executed on Joash.

Isaiah 33:23
Your ropes are slack; they cannot secure the mast or spread the sail. Then an abundance of spoils will be divided, and even the lame will carry off plunder.

Ezekiel 39:10
They will not gather wood from the countryside or cut it from the forests, for they will use the weapons for fuel. They will loot those who looted them and plunder those who plundered them, declares the Lord GOD.

Matthew 12:29
Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.

Luke 11:22
But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder.

Hebrews 7:4
Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder.


Treasury of Scripture

And they took all the spoil, and all the prey, both of men and of beasts.

Deuteronomy 20:14
But the women, and the little ones, and the cattle, and all that is in the city, even all the spoil thereof, shalt thou take unto thyself; and thou shalt eat the spoil of thine enemies, which the LORD thy God hath given thee.

Joshua 8:2
And thou shalt do to Ai and her king as thou didst unto Jericho and her king: only the spoil thereof, and the cattle thereof, shall ye take for a prey unto yourselves: lay thee an ambush for the city behind it.

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and carried away
The phrase "and carried away" in the context of Numbers 31:11 refers to the act of taking possession of goods and captives after a military victory. The Hebrew root for "carried away" is "laqach," which means to take, seize, or capture. This action signifies the complete victory of the Israelites over the Midianites, as commanded by God. Historically, the act of carrying away plunder was common in ancient warfare, symbolizing not only victory but also the transfer of wealth and resources. Spiritually, this can be seen as a reminder of God's provision and the fulfillment of His promises to His people.

all the plunder
The term "all the plunder" refers to the goods and valuables taken from the defeated Midianites. The Hebrew word for "plunder" is "shalal," which encompasses spoils of war, including precious metals, clothing, livestock, and other valuables. In the biblical context, plunder was often seen as a divine reward for obedience and victory in battle. This phrase underscores the completeness of the Israelites' victory and God's blessing upon them. It also serves as a reminder of the material and spiritual blessings that come from following God's commands.

and all the people
The phrase "and all the people" indicates that the Israelites took captives from among the Midianites. The Hebrew word "nefesh" is often used for "people," which can mean soul, person, or living being. In this context, it refers to the individuals who were captured and taken as part of the spoils of war. This action reflects the ancient practice of taking captives, who could be used as servants or integrated into the community. From a spiritual perspective, it highlights the sovereignty of God in determining the fate of nations and individuals.

and animals
The inclusion of "and animals" in the list of what was carried away emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the plunder. The Hebrew word "behemah" is used for "animals," which can refer to livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats. In ancient times, animals were a significant part of wealth and sustenance, providing food, clothing, and labor. The capture of animals not only increased the Israelites' wealth but also ensured their continued prosperity. Spiritually, this can be seen as a testament to God's provision and care for His people, ensuring they have all they need to thrive.

Verse 11. - The spoil. הָשָּׁלָל. Septuagint, τὴν προνομήν. The booty in goods. The prey. הַמַּלְקוח. Septuagint, τὰ σκῦλα. The booty in live-stock, here including the women and children, who are distinguished as "captives" (שְׁבִי) in the next verse.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and carried away
וַיִּקְחוּ֙ (way·yiq·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3947: To take

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the plunder
הַשָּׁלָ֔ל (haš·šā·lāl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7998: A prey, spoil, plunder, booty

and
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

spoils,
הַמַּלְק֑וֹחַ (ham·mal·qō·w·aḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4455: The jaws, in, spoil

both people
בָּאָדָ֖ם (bā·’ā·ḏām)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

and animals.
וּבַבְּהֵמָֽה׃ (ū·ḇab·bə·hê·māh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal


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