Numbers 31:47

God's Word

From the Israelites’ half Moses collected one out of every 50 things, including people and animals, as the Lord commanded him. Then he gave all this to the Levites who were in charge of the work done at the Lord’s tent.

Cross References

Psalm 134:1

Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, all who stand in the house of the Lord night after night.

Exodus 12:28

The Israelites did as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron.

Numbers 1:53

The Levites will camp all around the tent of God’s words. In this way ⌞the Lord⌟ won’t be angry with the community of Israel. So the Levites will be in charge of the tent of God’s words.”

Numbers 31:30

From the Israelites’ half of the loot, collect one out of every 50 things. This includes people, cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, and every other kind of animal. Give them to the Levites who are in charge of the work done at the Lord’s tent.”

Numbers 31:46

and 16,000 people.

Numbers 31:48

Then the officers from the military divisions, the commanders of the companies and battalions of men, came to Moses.

Joshua 9:27

But that day Joshua made them woodcutters and water carriers for the congregation. They served the Lord’s altar, wherever he chose to put it. They still serve today.