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All the gold of the heave-offering that they offered up to Yahweh, of the captains of thousands, and of the captains of hundreds, was sixteen thousand seven hundred fifty shekels.

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An Offering of Gratitude

Matthew Henry explains that this massive gold offering was not a payment for God's help, but an act of profound thanksgiving and humility. The soldiers, amazed that not one of them was lost, presented the gold to acknowledge God's preservation of their lives and to seek forgiveness for their own shortcomings. It was a confession of their need for God's grace, not a claim to a reward.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 31:52

18th Century

Theologian

The value of the offering was about 20,000 British pounds.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 31:52

19th Century

Bishop

Sixteen thousand seven hundred and fifty shekels. — This quantity of golden ornaments is quite in harmony with the well-known habi…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 31:52

17th Century

Pastor

And all the gold of the offering that they offered up to the
Lord
The whole amount, w…

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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…