Numbers 31:3
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.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And Moses spake unto the people, saying,.... In obedience to the divine command; this must be supposed to be spoken to the heads or princes of the tribes:
arm some of yourselves unto the war: not…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Avenge the Lord of Midian - The war against the Midianites was no ordinary war. It was indeed less a war than the execution of a divine sentence against a most guilty people. Doubtless there were many…
The utter destruction of every Midianite, with the exception of the virgins who are to be kept as spoil.
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