Numbers 31:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 31:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 31:3 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Moses spake unto the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves unto the war, and let them go against the Midianites, an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 31:3 — KJV
“And Moses spake unto the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves unto the war, and let them go against the Midianites, and avenge the LORD of Midian.”
— Numbers 31:3 (KJV)
Numbers 31:3 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 31:3
“And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will intreat the LORD that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, to morrow: but let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:3: moses, people, arm
“And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:3: people, saying, against
“And they warred against the Midianites, as the LORD commanded Moses; and they slew all the males.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:3: moses, war, against
“And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:3: moses, people, war
“And the LORD spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:3: moses, spake, people
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