Numbers 31:12They brought the captives, and the prey, and the spoil, to Moses, and to Eleazar the priest, and to the congregation of the children of Israel, to the camp at the plains of Moab, which are by the Jordan at Jericho.
The setting
Plains of Moab, Jordan River valley, ~1406 BC. Israelite warriors return with Midianite captives and plunder to their camp near modern-day Jordan.
The emotion here: methodical recording of military procedures
The original word
shalal (שָׁלָל) — spoil of war, plunder taken in battle
Why it matters
The plains of Moab were Israel's final staging area before entering Canaan after 40 years
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 31:12
This is happening just before Moses' death - his final military campaign
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about ancient warfare, but it's about proper reporting and accountability after completing any difficult task assigned by authority.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 31:12
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 31:12 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 31:12 comes from the book of Numbers, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include return, leadership, accountability. Notable phrases: brought to Moses; Eleazar the priest.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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