From the army’s portion, first give the Lord his share of the plunder—one of every 500 of the prisoners and of the cattle, donkeys, sheep, and goats.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

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…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…