Numbers 31:9

Numbers · Old Testament · Chapter 31

“And the children of Israel took all the women of Midian captives, and their little ones, and took the spoil of all their cattle, and all their flocks, and all their goods.”Numbers 31:9

What Does Numbers 31:9 Mean?

Numbers 31:9 is found in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (9)

These passages are connected to Numbers 31:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Samuel 30:20“And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drave before those other cattle, and said, This is David’s spoil.”Deuteronomy 20:14“But the women, and the little ones, and the cattle, and all that is in the city, even all the spoil thereof, shalt thou take unto thyself; and thou shalt eat the spoil of thine enemies, which the LORD thy God hath given thee.”2 Chronicles 14:15“They smote also the tents of cattle, and carried away sheep and camels in abundance, and returned to Jerusalem.”Numbers 25:6“And, behold, one of the children of Israel came and brought unto his brethren a Midianitish woman in the sight of Moses, and in the sight of all the congregation of the children of Israel, who were weeping before the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.”Numbers 31:15“And Moses said unto them, Have ye saved all the women alive?”Deuteronomy 2:35“Only the cattle we took for a prey unto ourselves, and the spoil of the cities which we took.”Joshua 11:14“And all the spoil of these cities, and the cattle, the children of Israel took for a prey unto themselves; but every man they smote with the edge of the sword, until they had destroyed them, neither left they any to breathe.”2 Chronicles 28:5“Wherefore the LORD his God delivered him into the hand of the king of Syria; and they smote him, and carried away a great multitude of them captives, and brought them to Damascus. And he was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter.”2 Chronicles 28:8“And the children of Israel carried away captive of their brethren two hundred thousand, women, sons, and daughters, and took also away much spoil from them, and brought the spoil to Samaria.”

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