Numbers 31:26 · KJV

"Take the sum of the prey that was taken, both of man and of beast, thou, and Eleazar the priest, and the chief fathers of the congregation:"

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁴And ye shall wash your clothes on the seventh day, and ye shall be clean, and afterward ye shall come into the camp.

²⁵And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

²⁶Take the sum of the prey that was taken, both of man and of beast, thou, and Eleazar the priest, and the chief fathers of the congregation:

²⁷And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation:

²⁸And levy a tribute unto the LORD of the men of war which went out to battle: one soul of five hundred, both of the persons, and of the beeves, and of the asses, and of the sheep:

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to leadership in challenging situations?

What does accountability look like for you in your community?

When have you had to take stock of resources after a conflict?

Life Application

leadership

Consider how you can support leaders in your community by being accountable and transparent.

resources

Reflect on the importance of managing resources wisely after a significant event or challenge.

People in This Verse

EleazarOT

Eleazar was the son of Aaron and served as a priest. He played a crucial role in maintaining the spiritual and ceremonial aspects of Israelite life during their journey.

First appearance: Exodus 6:23

MosesBoth

A central figure in the Old Testament, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments. He is known for his close relationship with God and his role as a prophet.

First appearance: Exodus 2:1

Places in This Verse

Moab(Jordan today)

Moab was located east of the Dead Sea and was the territory of the Moabites, a people often in conflict with Israel. It served as a significant geographical marker during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land.

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