Numbers 31:11

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَجَمَعُوا كُلَّ مَا أخَذُوهُ فِي الحَرْبِ، بِمَا فِي ذَلِكَ النَّاسَ وَالحَيَوَانَاتِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes the Israelites taking all the spoils and prey, including people and animals, after a battle. There is no specific speaker mentioned here, but the key message is about the results of their military action.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where you collect all the toys after a battle. In this story, the Israelites did something similar, but instead of toys, they collected people and animals they found after winning a fight.

Historical Background

The Book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, where military victories were common.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, this verse can be seen as a reminder of the consequences of our actions. For instance, after a difficult project at work, the 'spoils' might be the rewards and recognition we receive for our efforts.

Topics

• war
• consequences
• spoil
• rewards
• military
• victory

Related Verses

• Joshua 7:21
• 1 Samuel 30:19
• 2 Chronicles 28:8
• Luke 14:31
• Revelation 18:17

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'prey' mean in this context?

In this context, 'prey' refers to the animals and people taken as a result of the military victory, often seen as a form of spoils or rewards of war.

Who took the spoils and prey?

The Israelites took the spoils and prey after winning a battle, as described in this verse.

How does this relate to the Israelites' journey?

This verse is part of a larger narrative about the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, where military victories and the spoils gained were significant events.

What can we learn from this verse about consequences?

We can learn that our actions often have consequences, both positive and negative. In this case, the Israelites' victory led to the acquisition of spoils and prey as a consequence of their military success.