Numbers 31:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 31:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 31:16 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the m..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 31:16 — KJV
“Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the LORD.”
— Numbers 31:16 (KJV)
Numbers 31:16 in Context — About the Book of Numbers
Numbers follows Israel through forty years of wilderness — a journey that should have taken eleven days. It is an honest record of grumbling, unbelief, and consequence, but also of God's patient provision: manna, water, guidance by cloud and fire, and the famous priestly blessing.
Cross-References for Numbers 31:16
“And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the LORD is among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD. now: Heb. then”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:16: children, israel, commit
“But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel. Achan: also called, Achar Zabdi: also called, Zimri”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:16: children, israel, commit
“Thus saith the whole congregation of the LORD, What trespass is this that ye have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from following the LORD, in that ye have builded you an altar, that ye might rebel this day against the LORD?”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:16: israel, commit, trespass
“Thus saith the LORD against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:16: behold, caused, israel
“Speak unto the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to do a trespass against the LORD, and that person be guilty;”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:16: children, israel, commit
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