39 30,500 donkeys, of which the tribute for the Lord was 61;

Other Translations of Numbers 31:39

King James Version

39 And the asses were thirty thousand and five hundred; of which the Lord's tribute was threescore and one.

English Standard Version

39 The donkeys were 30,500, of which the Lord's tribute was 61.

The Message

39 30,500 donkeys, with a tax of 61 for God

New King James Version

39 The donkeys were thirty thousand five hundred, of which the Lord's tribute was sixty-one.

New Living Translation

39 30,500 donkeys, of which 61 were the Lord 's share;

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 31:39

Commentary on Numbers 31:25-47

(Read Numbers 31:25-47)

Whatever we have, God justly claims a part. Out of the people's share God required one in fifty, but out of the soldiers' share only one in five hundred. The less opportunity we have of honouring God with personal services, the more should we give in money or value.