Numbers 31:4

Rotherham Emphasized Bible 1902

A thousand from each tribe,—of all the tribes of Israel, shall ye send forth unto the war.

Cross References

1 Samuel 14:6

So Jonathan said unto the young man bearing his armour—Come! and let us cross over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised, peradventure, Yahweh may work by us,—for there is no restraint with Yahweh, to save by many, or by few.

Judges 7:2

And Yahweh said unto Gideon, Too many, are the people that are with thee, for me to deliver the Midianites into their hand,—lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand, hath saved me.

Leviticus 26:8

And, five, of you shall chase, a hundred, And, a hundred, of you shall put ten thousand to flight,—So shall your foes fall before you, by the sword.

Numbers 31:3

So Moses spake unto the people saying, Arm ye from among you men, for the war, and let them go against Midian, to render the avenging of Yahweh upon Midian.

Numbers 31:5

And there volunteered out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of each tribe,—twelve thousand, armed for war.