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Verse	Translation	Text
Nu 31:5	King James	So there were delivered out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
there were delivered--that is, drafted, chosen, an equal amount from each tribe, to prevent the outbreak of mutual jealousy or strife. Considering the numerical force of the enemy, this was a small quota to furnish. But the design was to exercise their faith and animate them to the approaching invasion of Canaan.

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

there were delivered--that is, drafted, chosen, an equal amount from each tribe, to prevent the outbreak of mutual jealousy or strife. Considering the numerical force of the enemy, this was a small quota to furnish. But the design was to exercise their faith and animate them to the approaching invasion of Canaan.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
Were delivered - Or, "were told off."

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

Were delivered - Or, "were told off."

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
Twelve thousand - God would send no more, though it is apparent the Midianites were numerous and strong, because he would exercise their trust in him, and give them an earnest of their Canaanitish conquests.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

Twelve thousand - God would send no more, though it is apparent the Midianites were numerous and strong, because he would exercise their trust in him, and give them an earnest of their Canaanitish conquests.

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