Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The half share of those who fought in the battle was: 337,500 sheep, New Living Translation Half of the plunder was given to the fighting men. It totaled 337,500 sheep and goats, English Standard Version And the half, the portion of those who had gone out in the army, numbered 337,500 sheep, Berean Standard Bible This was the half portion for those who had gone to war: 337,500 sheep, King James Bible And the half, which was the portion of them that went out to war, was in number three hundred thousand and seven and thirty thousand and five hundred sheep: New King James Version And the half, the portion for those who had gone out to war, was in number three hundred and thirty-seven thousand five hundred sheep; New American Standard Bible The half, the share of those who went to war, was as follows: the number of sheep was 337,500, NASB 1995 The half, the portion of those who went out to war, was as follows: the number of sheep was 337,500, NASB 1977 And the half, the portion of those who went out to war, was as follows: the number of sheep was 337,500, Legacy Standard Bible And the half, the portion of those who went out to war, was as follows: the number of sheep was 337,500; Amplified Bible The half share, the portion of those who went to war, was 337,500 sheep in number, Christian Standard Bible The half portion for those who went out to war numbered: 337,500 sheep and goats, Holman Christian Standard Bible The half portion for those who went out to war numbered: 337,500 sheep and goats, American Standard Version And the half, which was the portion of them that went out to war, was in number three hundred thousand and thirty thousand and seven thousand and five hundred sheep: English Revised Version And the half, which was the portion of them that went out to war, was in number three hundred thousand and thirty thousand and seven thousand and five hundred sheep: GOD'S WORD® Translation Half of it went to the soldiers who served in the war. Of the 337,500 sheep and goats they received, International Standard Version Now half of the share of those who went to war numbered 337,500 sheep, Majority Standard Bible This was the half portion for those who had gone to war: 337,500 sheep, NET Bible The half-portion of those who went to war numbered 337,500 sheep; New Heart English Bible The half, which was the portion of those who went out to war, was in number three hundred thirty-seven thousand five hundred sheep: Webster's Bible Translation And the half which was the portion of them that went out to war, was in number three hundred thousand and seven and thirty thousand and five hundred sheep: World English Bible The half, which was the portion of those who went out to war, was in number three hundred thirty-seven thousand five hundred sheep; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the half, the portion of those who go out into the war, is [in] number three hundred thousand and thirty thousand and seven thousand and five hundred of the flock. Young's Literal Translation And the half -- the portion of those who go out into the host -- the number of the flock is three hundred thousand, and thirty thousand, and seven thousand and five hundred. Smith's Literal Translation And half of the portion of those having gone forth in the war, the Numbers of the sheep will be three hundred thousand and thirty thousand and seven thousand and five hundred. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd one half was given to them that had been in the battle, to wit, three hundred thirty-seven thousand five hundred sheep: Catholic Public Domain Version And one half of the portion was given to those who had been in the battle: three hundred thirty-seven thousand five hundred sheep. New American Bible The half-share that fell to those who had gone out on the campaign was in number: three hundred and thirty-seven thousand five hundred sheep, New Revised Standard Version The half-share, the portion of those who had gone out to war, was in number three hundred thirty-seven thousand five hundred sheep and goats, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the half, which was the portion of those who went out to war was in number three hundred and thirty-seven thousand and five hundred sheep; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the division in the portion of those who had gone into the army was: sheep, three hundred and thirty and seven thousand and five hundred: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the half, which was the portion of them that went out to war, was in number three hundred thousand and thirty thousand and seven thousand and five hundred sheep. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the half, even the portion of them that went out to war, from the number of the sheep, was three hundred and thirty-seven thousand and five hundred. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Division of the Spoils…35and 32,000 women who had not slept with a man. 36 This was the half portion for those who had gone to war: 337,500 sheep, 37including a tribute to the LORD of 675,… Cross References Joshua 22:8 saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.” 1 Samuel 30:24-25 Who will listen to your proposal? The share of the one who went to battle will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. They will share alike.” / And so it has been from that day forward. David established this statute and ordinance for Israel to this very day. 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. 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 14:20-24 and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. / The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people, but take the goods for yourself.” / But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, ... 1 Chronicles 26:27 They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD. Exodus 15:9 The enemy declared, ‘I will pursue, I will overtake. I will divide the spoils; I will gorge myself on them. I will draw my sword; my hand will destroy them.’ Deuteronomy 2:35 We carried off for ourselves only the livestock and the plunder from the cities we captured. Deuteronomy 3:7 But all the livestock and plunder of the cities we carried off for ourselves. 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. Luke 12:13-21 Someone in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” / But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you?” / And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” ... Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Acts 2:44-45 All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need. Acts 4:32-35 The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. / With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. / There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, ... 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Treasury of Scripture And the half, which was the portion of them that went out to war, was in number three hundred thousand and seven and thirty thousand and five hundred sheep: Jump to Previous Battle Host Hundred Part Portion Seven Share Sheep Thirty Thirty-Seven Thousand Three WarJump to Next Battle Host Hundred Part Portion Seven Share Sheep Thirty Thirty-Seven Thousand Three WarNumbers 31 1. The Midianites are spoiled, and Balaam slain13. Moses is angry with the officers, for saving the women alive 19. How the soldiers, with their captives and spoil, are to be purified 25. The proportion in which the prey is to be divided 48. The voluntary offering unto the treasure of the Lord This was the half portion The phrase "This was the half portion" indicates a division of spoils following a victorious battle. In the context of Numbers 31, the Israelites had just defeated the Midianites, and the spoils of war were being divided. The concept of dividing spoils is deeply rooted in ancient Near Eastern practices, where victors would share the bounty of their conquests. Biblically, this division also reflects God's justice and provision, ensuring that those who risked their lives in battle were rewarded. Theologically, it underscores the principle of fairness and the acknowledgment of service and sacrifice. for those who had gone to war 337,500 sheep Hebrew This [was] the halfהַֽמֶּחֱצָ֔ה (ham·me·ḥĕ·ṣāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4275: A halving portion חֵ֕לֶק (ḥê·leq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2506: Portion, tract, territory for those who had gone הַיֹּצְאִ֖ים (hay·yō·ṣə·’îm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to war: בַּצָּבָ֑א (baṣ·ṣā·ḇā) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign 337,500 שְׁלֹשׁ־ (šə·lōš-) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice sheep הַצֹּ֗אן (haṣ·ṣōn) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock Links Numbers 31:36 NIVNumbers 31:36 NLT Numbers 31:36 ESV Numbers 31:36 NASB Numbers 31:36 KJV Numbers 31:36 BibleApps.com Numbers 31:36 Biblia Paralela Numbers 31:36 Chinese Bible Numbers 31:36 French Bible Numbers 31:36 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 31:36 The half which was the portion (Nu Num.) |
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