Numbers 31:43
43 the community's half-was 337,500 sheep,
Other Translations of Numbers 31:43
King James Version
43 (Now the half that pertained unto the congregation was three hundred thousand and thirty thousand and seven thousand and five hundred sheep,
English Standard Version
43 now the congregation's half was 337,500 sheep,
The Message
43 337,500 sheep
New King James Version
43 now the half belonging to the congregation was three hundred and thirty-seven thousand five hundred sheep,
New Living Translation
43 It totaled 337,500 sheep and goats,
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 31:43
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.