Num 31:26 | MHM | STEP | v. 26-27 : God told Moses to divide the spoils into two equal parts. One half was for the 12,000 soldiers who fought in the battle, and the other half was for the rest of the congregation. The things divided were mainly the captives and the cattle. Other items, like jewelry and valuables, were kept by the men who took them ( v. 50-53 ). The congregation received their share because the war was fought for everyone, and even those who stayed home helped, probably by praying (Psalm 68:12 ). This is like what David later made a law in Israel: those who stay with the supplies get the same share as those who fight (1 Samuel 30:24-25 ). This teaches that people who serve the community should not only think of themselves, but also help others.

‏ Numbers 31:26

v. 26-27: God told Moses to divide the spoils into two equal parts. One half was for the 12,000 soldiers who fought in the battle, and the other half was for the rest of the congregation. The things divided were mainly the captives and the cattle. Other items, like jewelry and valuables, were kept by the men who took them (v. 50-53 ^a). The congregation received their share because the war was fought for everyone, and even those who stayed home helped, probably by praying (Psalm 68:12 ^b). This is like what David later made a law in Israel: those who stay with the supplies get the same share as those who fight (1 Samuel 30:24-25 ^c). This teaches that people who serve the community should not only think of themselves, but also help others.