Numbers 31:50
We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD.
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Barnes' Notes
The “chains” were “armlets” 2Sa 1:10. The “rings” were “finger-rings,” or “seal-rings;” and the “tablets” were worn suspended from the neck Exo 35:22. To make an atonement for our souls before the…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
jewels of gold Golden ornaments were taken from the Midianites when Gideon won his victory (Jdg 8:24-26). They were worn by roving nomads and traders, such as the Midianites were (cf. Gen 37:28), more…
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