Numbers 31:16 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | KJV

Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the LORD.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

Caused ... to commit trespass - More literally, “became to the children of Israel for a cause (or, incitement) of treachery to the Lord.”

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam Who advised the Midianites to send their women…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

The sword of war should spare women and children; but the sword of justice should make no distinction, except between guilty and not guilty. This w…

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