Numbers 31:31

31 Moses and Eleazar followed through with what God had commanded Moses.

Numbers 31:31 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 31:31

And Moses and Eleazar the priest did as the Lord commanded
Moses.
] Took an account of the booty, divided it equally between the soldiers and the congregation of Israel, and levied a part out of each as a tribute for the Lord, which was given to the priests and Levites.

Numbers 31:31 In-Context

29 It's a God-tax taken from their half-share to be turned over to Eleazar the priest on behalf of God.

30 Tax the congregation's half-share at the rate of one life out of fifty, whether persons, cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, or other animals. Give this to the Levites who are in charge of the care of God's Dwelling."

31 Moses and Eleazar followed through with what God had commanded Moses.

32 The rest of the plunder taken by the army: 675,000 sheep

33 72,000 cattle