Num 31:25-31 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Num 31:25-31: 31:25-31 The plunder was divided into two equal parts , with half going to those who fought against the Midianites and half going to the Israelites who stayed behind (cp. 1 Sam 30:21-25 ). In this sense, everyone participated in the armed conflict, but the relatively small number of warriors each received a larger portion than the much larger number of those who stayed behind.

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‏ Numbers 31:25-31

Summary for Num 31:25-31: 31:25-31 ^a The plunder was divided into two equal parts, with half going to those who fought against the Midianites and half going to the Israelites who stayed behind (cp. 1 Sam 30:21-25 ^b). In this sense, everyone participated in the armed conflict, but the relatively small number of warriors each received a larger portion than the much larger number of those who stayed behind.