• King James Version

    1. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, / 2. Avenge the children of Israel of the Midianites: afterward shalt thou be gathered unto thy people. / 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.

  • Norm

    So, in Numbers 31, God instructs Moses to take revenge on the Midianites, who had tricked the Israelites into sinning. So Moses sends out an army to attack the Midianites and they totally annihilate them.

  • Joe Rogan Experience

    Joe: Alright, so what’s happening in Numbers 31? Bible Expert: So after the Israelites defeat the Midianites, God orders Moses to take vengeance on their kings, and to take all their wealth as booty.

  • Jeopardy

    Alex: Alright, let's get to know each other a bit. What do you do for a living? Contestant: Actually, I'd like to tell you about Numbers 31. Alex (sighing): Alright, if you must. Contestant: Numbers 31 tells the story of how the Israelites were commanded by God to avenge the Midianites, who had tricked them into worshipping false gods.

  • Drill Sergeant

    Listen up, new recruits! This is Numbers 31: Now we're talkin' about a military operation! So here's the gist of it: The Lord tells Moses to take vengeance on the Midianites for what they did to the Israelites.

  • Batman

    Robin: Holy Bible Summaries, Batman! What's the scoop on Numbers 31? Batman: I'm glad you asked, Robin. It seems that the Lord instructed Moses to take revenge on the Midianites for their role in leading the Israelites astray.

  • Joe Biden

    C'mon, man! See here, Jack, I tell ya, Numbers 31 is a literal wild ride! No malarkey! Here's the deal, folks: In this chapter, the Lord tells Moses to take vengeance on the Midianites for attempting to lead the Israelites away from God.

  • Donald Trump

    Oh boy, Numbers 31 is a chapter full of action. God told Moses to attack the Midianites, and the Israelites did it with great success. They killed the men and captured the women and livestock. Moses was so pleased with the victory that he gave a special portion of the spoils to God, and the people rejoiced.

  • Family Guy

    Peter (as narrator): Alright, Family Guy viewers, here's the deal with Numbers 31. So, the Lord told Moses to take vengeance on the Midianites for all the trouble they had caused the Israelites. So, Moses sent out an army with 12,000 men, and told them to kill every Midianite man and boy.