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The officers who were over the thousands of the host, the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, came near to Moses;

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God's Perfect Protection

Commentators emphasize that the most remarkable part of the victory was not the spoils, but the fact that not a single Israelite soldier was lost. Scholars like Calvin and Henry see this as a profound miracle, a clear sign of God's special blessing and divine protection over His people throughout the entire campaign.

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Numbers 31:48

16th Century

Theologian

And the officers who were over the thousands. Here we have an example of remarkable gratitude: when the leaders of the army saw that none …

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 31:48

17th Century

Pastor

And the officers which were over thousands of the host
Over the twelve thousand, of which the host or army consisted…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 31:48–54

17th Century

Minister

The success of the Israelites had been very remarkable���so small a company overcoming such multitudes���but it was still more wonderful that not o…