Numbers 31:34
Numbers 31:34 in Multiple Translations
61,000 donkeys,
And threescore and one thousand asses,
and threescore and one thousand asses,
And sixty-one thousand asses;
61,000 donkeys,
And three score and one thousand asses,
and of asses one and sixty thousand;
sixty-one thousand donkeys,
And sixty one thousand asses,
Sixty-one thousand asses:
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 31:34
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Numbers 31:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/חֲמֹרִ֕ים
אֶחָ֥ד
וְ/שִׁשִּׁ֖ים
אָֽלֶף
וַ/חֲמֹרִ֕ים
chămôwr
H2543
donkey
Conj | N-cp
אֶחָ֥ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
וְ/שִׁשִּׁ֖ים
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Conj | Adj
אָֽלֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 31:34
וַ/חֲמֹרִ֕ים
chămôwr
H2543
"donkey"
Conj | N-cp
The Hebrew word for a male donkey, it is translated as he ass in the KJV Bible. The name comes from the animal's reddish-brown color.
Definition: (he) ass
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: (he) ass. See also: Genesis 12:16; Judges 6:4; Proverbs 26:3.
אֶחָ֥ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
וְ/שִׁשִּׁ֖ים
shishshîym
H8346
"sixty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word represents the number sixty, often used to describe large quantities, like the sixty warriors who guarded King Solomon. It is also translated as three score, as seen in Psalm 90:10.
Definition: sixty, three score Aramaic equivalent: shit.tin (שִׁתִּין "sixty" H8361)
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: sixty, three score. See also: Genesis 5:15; 1 Chronicles 2:21; Isaiah 7:8.
אָֽלֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
Study Notes — Numbers 31:34
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Context — Division of the Spoils
Numbers 31:34 Summary
This verse tells us that the Israelites took 61,000 donkeys as plunder from their enemies, as a result of God's victory over them. The donkeys would have been very useful for the Israelites, providing a way to transport goods and people, as seen in Numbers 31:34. This event shows us that God is a God who provides for His people, just like He promised in Exodus 23:25. By trusting in God's provision, we can have confidence that He will meet our needs, just as He did for the Israelites, as seen in Matthew 6:33 and Philippians 4:19.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Israelites take so many donkeys as plunder?
The donkeys were likely taken as a source of transportation and labor, as seen in Deuteronomy 5:21, where God commands the Israelites not to covet their neighbor's ox or donkey, highlighting the value of these animals in their daily lives. This large number of donkeys would have been a significant asset for the Israelites.
How did the Israelites determine the number of donkeys to take as plunder?
The Bible does not provide a detailed explanation of how the Israelites determined the number of donkeys, but it is likely that they followed the instructions given by God through Moses, as seen in Numbers 31:25-30, where God commands the Israelites to divide the plunder between the soldiers and the rest of the congregation.
What significance does the number 61,000 hold in this context?
The number 61,000 likely represents the total number of donkeys that the Israelites took as plunder, as seen in Numbers 31:34, and may symbolize God's provision and blessing for the Israelites, as seen in Psalm 23:1, where David writes that God is his shepherd and provider.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's provision for the Israelites?
This verse highlights God's provision for the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 23:25, where God promises to bless the Israelites with abundant food and water if they obey His commands. The large number of donkeys taken as plunder demonstrates God's faithfulness to His people and His desire to provide for their needs.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His desire to provide for His people?
- How does the Israelites' obedience to God's commands, as seen in Numbers 31:31-40, demonstrate their trust in His provision?
- What can we learn from the Israelites' experience about the importance of trusting in God's provision for our daily needs?
- How does this verse relate to Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:33, where He commands us to seek first God's kingdom and His righteousness, and promises that our needs will be met?
- What are some ways that we can apply the principle of trusting in God's provision to our own lives, as seen in Philippians 4:19, where Paul writes that God will supply all our needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 31:34
[See comments on Numbers 31:32].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 31:34
And threescore and twelve thousand beeves, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 31:34
25–54. The apportionment of the spoil. Those who fought and those who remained behind were to receive equal shares. This was an ancient custom, which was traced to the action of David (1 Samuel 30:24 f.). But before the appropriation by individuals, a religious tax was to be paid. The fighters were to pay from their share 1/500th to the priests, and the others 1/50th to the Levites. Such a tax is not mentioned elsewhere in the O.T., but perhaps, like the foregoing regulation, it had an ancient custom behind it. Mohammed, whose religion was ultimately based on the O.T., enjoined a similar tax of 1/5th (Koran viii. 42, cited by Gray).