What does Numbers 31:42 mean?

Numbers 31:42 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Numbers 31:42 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And of the children of Israel's half, which Moses divided from the men that warred,

40And the persons were sixteen thousand; of which the LORD'S tribute was thirty and two persons.

41And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD'S heave offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.

42And of the children of Israel's half, which Moses divided from the men that warred,

43(Now the half that pertained unto the congregation was three hundred thousand and thirty thousand and seven thousand and five hundred sheep,

44And thirty and six thousand beeves,

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