Numbers 31:50 (KJV)

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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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an oblation. Ps 107:15 Ps 107:21 Ps 107:22 Ps 116:12 Ps 116:17

gotten. Heb. found. an atonement. Ex 30:12 Ex 30:15 Ex 30:16 Le 17:11

therefore brought.The officers of the army having mustered their men, found they had not lost a man in the contest with Midian! Penetrated with gratitude for this most remarkable interposition of Providence in their favour, they now offer to Jehovah the golden jewels which they had found among the spoil, to the amount of 16,750 shekels, equal to £37,869 16s. 5d. of our money.

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