Numbers 31:17 · KJV
"Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him."
King James Version
What does Numbers 31:17 mean? →Passage Context
15And Moses said unto them, Have ye saved all the women alive?
16Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the LORD.
17Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him.
18But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.
19And do ye abide without the camp seven days: whosoever hath killed any person, and whosoever hath touched any slain, purify both yourselves and your captives on the third day, and on the seventh day.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you reconcile difficult moral decisions?
2
What does purity mean for you in your life?
3
When have you faced a situation that challenged your values?
Life Application
morality
Evaluate your own values and consider how they align with your actions.
faith
Seek guidance through prayer when faced with tough moral choices.
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