Numbers 31:40
40 16,000 people, of whom the tribute for the Lord was 32.
Other Translations of Numbers 31:40
King James Version
40 And the persons were sixteen thousand; of which the Lord's tribute was thirty and two persons.
English Standard Version
40 The persons were 16,000, of which the Lord's tribute was 32 persons.
The Message
40 16,000 people, with a tax of 32 for God
New King James Version
40 The persons were sixteen thousand, of which the Lord's tribute was thirty-two persons.
New Living Translation
40 and 16,000 virgin girls, of whom 32Â were the Lord 's share.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 31:40
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.