Numbers 31:38

“And the beeves were thirty and six thousand; of which the LORD’s tribute was threescore and twelve.”

"And the beeves were thirty and six thousand; of which the LORD’s tribute was threescore and twelve." - Numbers 31:38
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What does Numbers 31:38 mean?

Numbers 31:38 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And the beeves were thirty and six thousand; of which the LORD's tribute was threescore and twelve." This verse is part of a larger passage that describes the spoils of war taken by the Israelites after their victory…

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The Divine Tribute: Lessons from Numbers 31:38

As we immerse ourselves in our selected verse from the Old Testament, Numbers 31:38, we encounter a fundamental principle of life and spirituality: stewardship and divine tribute. The verse states, "And the beeves were thirty and six thousand; of which the LORD'S tribute was…

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A Prayer of Thanks and Stewardship for the Gifts of God

Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, acknowledging Your sovereignty in our lives and the abundance of blessings You have graciously bestowed upon us. As we reflect upon the verse from Numbers 31:38, which declares, "And the…

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Numbers 31:22 - "Only the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,"
Numbers 26:38 - "¶ The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites: of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites: of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites:"
Numbers 31:37 - "And the LORD'S tribute of the sheep was six hundred and threescore and fifteen."
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