Numbers 31:54

Translations

Modern

And Moses and Eleazar the priest received the gold from the commanders of thousands and of hundreds and brought it into the Tent of Meeting as a memorial for the Israelites before the LORD.

Traditional

And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and brought it into the tabernacle of the congregation, for a memorial for the children of Israel before the Lord.

Literal

And Moses and Eleazar the priest received the gold from the captains of the thousands and of the hundreds, and brought it into the Tent of Meeting as a memorial for the sons of Israel before the face of YHWH.

Latin

Et susceptum intulerunt in tabernaculum testimonii, in monimentum filiorum Israël coram Domino.

Original

Hebrew

English

And Moses and Eleazar the priest received the gold from the commanders of thousands and of hundreds and brought it into the Tent of Meeting as a memorial for the Israelites before the LORD.

Notes

Numbers 31:50–54

The commanders happily offered gold objects to show gratitude for a great victory with no loss of life (see Exodus 30:12). Ancient art and literature show that the Midianites and other desert peoples, both men and women, wore gold jewelry. They used it as decoration, and as a form of wealth they could take with them (for example, Judges 8:24–26).

Moses and Eleazar brought this large collection to the Tent of Meeting as a memorial of this special event (compare Numbers 16:39–40; Zechariah 6:14).

Theme notes and profiles

Moses

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Exodus 30:16
Take the atonement money from the Israelites and use it for the service of the Tent of Meeting. It will serve as a memorial for the Israelites before the LORD to make atonement for your lives.”
Zechariah 6:14
The crown will reside in the temple of the LORD as a memorial to Helem, Tobijah, Jedaiah, and the gracious son of Zephaniah.
Luke 22:19
And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
Psalm 145:7
They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness.
Acts 10:4
Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.
Psalm 18:49
Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.
Joshua 4:7
…you are to tell them, ‘The waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD. When it crossed the Jordan, the waters were cut off.’ Therefore these stones will be a memorial to the Israelites forever.”
Psalm 115:1
Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory, because of Your loving devotion, because of Your faithfulness.
Numbers 16:40
…just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers.
Psalm 103:1–2
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.

People

Eleazar: Son of Aaron, high priest after his father Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Deuteronomy, Book of Numbers, Book of

Topics

Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Return to the Plains of Moab: Midianites Destroyed and Balaam Slain Liberality: Israelites at the Erection of the Tabernacle Spoils: Divided Between the Combatants and Non-Combatants of the Israelites, Including Priests and Levites Tabernacle: Offerings Brought To Thankfulness: To God of the People of Israel Treasure-Houses: Tabernacle Used For

Numbers 31:54

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