Numbers 31:45
New International Version
30,500 donkeys

New Living Translation
30,500 donkeys,

English Standard Version
and 30,500 donkeys,

Berean Standard Bible
30,500 donkeys,

King James Bible
And thirty thousand asses and five hundred,

New King James Version
thirty thousand five hundred donkeys,

New American Standard Bible
30,500 donkeys,

NASB 1995
and 30,500 donkeys,

NASB 1977
and 30,500 donkeys,

Legacy Standard Bible
and 30,500 donkeys,

Amplified Bible
and 30,500 donkeys,

Christian Standard Bible
30,500 donkeys,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
30,500 donkeys,

American Standard Version
and thirty thousand and five hundred asses,

English Revised Version
and thirty thousand and five hundred asses,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
30,500 donkeys,

International Standard Version
30,500 donkeys,

Majority Standard Bible
30,500 donkeys,

NET Bible
30,500 donkeys,

New Heart English Bible
and thirty thousand five hundred donkeys,

Webster's Bible Translation
And thirty thousand asses and five hundred,

World English Bible
thirty thousand five hundred donkeys,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and thirty thousand and five hundred donkeys;

Young's Literal Translation
and of asses thirty thousand and five hundred;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the asses, thirty thousand and five hundred,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And out of the thirty thousand five hundred asses,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and from the thirty thousand five hundred donkeys,

New American Bible
thirty thousand five hundred donkeys,

New Revised Standard Version
thirty thousand five hundred donkeys,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And thirty thousand and five hundred asses,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And donkeys, thirty thousand and five hundred,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and thirty thousand and five hundred asses,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
asses, thirty thousand and five hundred;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Division of the Spoils
4436,000 cattle, 4530,500 donkeys, 46and 16,000 people.…

Cross References
Joshua 22:8
saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.”

Deuteronomy 20:14
But the women, children, livestock, and whatever else is in the city—all its spoil—you may take as plunder, and you shall use the spoil of your enemies that the LORD your God gives you.

1 Samuel 30:20-24
And he took all the flocks and herds, which his men drove ahead of the other livestock, calling out, “This is David’s plunder!” / When David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him and who were left behind at the Brook of Besor, they came out to meet him and the troops with him. As David approached the men, he greeted them, / but all the wicked and worthless men among those who had gone with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not share with them the plunder we recovered, except for each man’s wife and children. They may take them and go.” ...

2 Chronicles 20:25
Then Jehoshaphat and his people went to carry off the plunder, and they found on the bodies an abundance of goods and valuables—more than they could carry away. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much.

Genesis 14:16
He retrieved all the goods, as well as his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the rest of the people.

Exodus 12:35-36
Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.

1 Kings 7:51
So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

2 Kings 7:8-9
When the lepers reached the edge of the camp, they went into a tent to eat and drink. Then they carried off the silver, gold, and clothing, and went and hid them. On returning, they entered another tent, carried off some items from there, and hid them. / Finally, they said to one another, “We are not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. If we are silent and wait until morning light, our sin will overtake us. Now, therefore, let us go and tell the king’s household.”

2 Kings 14:14
He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace, as well as some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria.

2 Chronicles 25:13
Meanwhile the troops that Amaziah had dismissed from battle raided the cities of Judah, from Samaria to Beth-horon. They struck down 3,000 people and carried off a great deal of plunder.

Isaiah 33:23
Your ropes are slack; they cannot secure the mast or spread the sail. Then an abundance of spoils will be divided, and even the lame will carry off plunder.

Ezekiel 39:10
They will not gather wood from the countryside or cut it from the forests, for they will use the weapons for fuel. They will loot those who looted them and plunder those who plundered them, declares the Lord GOD.

Matthew 12:29
Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.

Luke 11:21-22
When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure. / But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder.

Romans 8:37
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.


Treasury of Scripture

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Numbers 31
1. The Midianites are spoiled, and Balaam slain
13. Moses is angry with the officers, for saving the women alive
19. How the soldiers, with their captives and spoil, are to be purified
25. The proportion in which the prey is to be divided
48. The voluntary offering unto the treasure of the Lord














and
The conjunction "and" serves as a connective tissue in the narrative, linking the list of spoils taken from the Midianites. It signifies the continuation of God's provision and the completeness of the victory granted to the Israelites. In the broader biblical context, "and" often connects God's promises with their fulfillment, reminding us of His faithfulness and the interconnectedness of His plans.

30,500
The specific number "30,500" reflects the detailed record-keeping and the importance of order and structure in the Israelite community. Numbers in the Bible often carry symbolic weight, and while this number is primarily a literal count, it also underscores the abundance of God's provision. The precision of this figure highlights the meticulous nature of God's blessings and the importance of stewardship over what He provides.

donkeys
In ancient Near Eastern culture, donkeys were valuable assets, used for transportation and agricultural work. The Hebrew word for donkey, "חֲמוֹר" (chamor), indicates a beast of burden, symbolizing service and humility. The inclusion of donkeys among the spoils signifies the practical and economic benefits of the victory. Scripturally, donkeys are often associated with peace and servitude, contrasting with horses, which symbolize war. This reflects the dual nature of God's provision—meeting both the immediate needs and the long-term stability of His people. The presence of donkeys in the spoils serves as a reminder of God's care for the daily, practical needs of His people, encouraging believers to trust in His provision for both great and small necessities.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
30,500
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים (šə·lō·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth

donkeys,
וַחֲמֹרִ֕ים (wa·ḥă·mō·rîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2543: A male ass


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