And levy a tribute to the Lord.— Literally, and you shall lift up (or, heave), etc. The portion assigned to the …

And levy a tribute unto the Lord. God now requires a tribute, or holy offering, out of the spoil from both parties, but in unequal portion…

And levy a tribute unto the Lord of the men of war, which went
out to battle
That is,…

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 hu…