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A Chosen Force
Commentators note that the 12,000 soldiers were not simply volunteers but were deliberately "delivered" or "assigned" for this task. From a larger pool of potential warriors, these men were specifically picked, highlighting the organized and intentional nature of this divinely commanded mission.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 31:5
18th Century
Theologian
Were delivered - Or, “were assigned.”
John Gill
On Numbers 31:5
17th Century
Pastor
So they were delivered out of the thousands of Israel
] Several thousands very probably offered themselves voluntari…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 31:1–6
17th Century
Minister
All who, without commission from God, dare to execute private revenge, and who, from ambition, covetousness, or resentment, wage war and desolate k…