Numbers 31:30 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

From the half that belongs to the people of Israel, take one of every fifty of the prisoners and of the cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, and other animals. Give this share to the Levites, who are in charge of maintaining the Lord’s Tabernacle.”

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

One portion of fifty. —The Levites were much more numerous than the priests, and consequently it was ordered that they sh…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And of the children of Israel's half, thou shall take one
portion of fifty
Which was …

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…