They also attacked the tents of the herdsmen and carried off many sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.
Parallel translations
- WEB They also struck the tents of livestock, and carried away sheep in abundance, and camels, and returned to Jerusalem.
- KJV They smote also the tents of cattle, and carried away sheep and camels in abundance, and returned to Jerusalem.
- NKJV They also attacked the livestock enclosures, and carried off sheep and camels in abundance, and returned to Jerusalem.
- NASB They also fatally struck those who owned livestock, and they led away large numbers of sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.
- NLT They also attacked the camps of herdsmen and captured many sheep, goats, and camels before finally returning to Jerusalem.
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Quick answer
Judah also seizes livestock and returns to Jerusalem with abundant spoil. The victory ends in full provision and a safe homecoming.
Overview
The closing of the battle account stresses abundance: flocks, camels, and a return to Jerusalem laden with plunder. The completeness underscores God's faithfulness to those who rely on Him. This God-given triumph and rest anticipate the fuller victory and inheritance secured for God's people in Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Num 31:30–47From the Israelites’ half, take one out of every fifty, whether persons, cattle, donkeys, sheep, or other animals, and give them to the Levites who keep charge of the tabernacle of the LORD.”
- 1 Sam 30:20And he recovered all the flocks and herds, which his men drove ahead of the other livestock, calling out, “This is David’s plunder!”
- Num 31:9The Israelites captured the Midianite women and their children, and they plundered all their herds, flocks, and goods.
- 1 Chr 5:21They seized the livestock of the Hagrites—50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives,
- 1 Chr 4:41These who were noted by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah. They attacked the Hamites and Meunites there in their dwellings, devoting them to destruction even to this day. Then they settled in their place, because there was pasture for their flocks.
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