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They took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred fifty thousand, and of donkeys two thousand, and of men one hundred thousand.
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God's Blessing in Abundance
The massive amount of captured livestock—50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys—was not just random loot. Commentators explain this represented the entire wealth of these nomadic tribes. The victory, granted by God after the Israelites cried out to Him, resulted in a complete transfer of economic power, demonstrating the tangible and abundant nature of God's blessing.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
A war of conquest between the three tribes east of Jordan, and their Arab neighbours. The date is not given.
(18) Of valiant men.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they took away their cattle Which they brought with them, and they found in their camp when they fled, or in the…
Presbyterian
This chapter gives some account of the two tribes and a half seated on the east side of Jordan. They were taken captive by the king of Assyria beca…