Bible Strands
Numbers 31:51
So Moses and Eleazar the priest received from them all the articles made out of gold.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative records Moses and Eleazar receiving gold articles from the Israelite commanders after the Midianite campaign. This action occurs immediately following the commanders' declaration that they brought gold items to make atonement before the LORD.
The words — The verb וַ/יִּקַּ֨ח (va/i.yi.Kach) literally means "and he took," while כֹּ֖ל (kol) translates to "all" or "every." These terms explicitly denote the complete physical transfer of the gold objects from the soldiers to the leadership.
The thread — This collection sequence mirrors the tribal leaders' presentations in Numbers 7:2 and directly precedes the weight calculation in Numbers 31:52. The text tracks the movement of consecrated wealth from the camp to the sanctuary through a recorded inventory.
Why it lands — The passage requires the reader to observe the procedural handling of sacred resources under prophetic and priestly authority. It demands acknowledgment that the transfer of wealth must be documented before its valuation or dedication occurs.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, even all wrought jewels.
Cross-references
- Numbers 7:2 And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration.