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50We 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.

Numbers 31:50

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 48-54)

Here is a great example of piety and devotion in the officers of the army, the colonels, that are called captains of thousands , and the inferior officers that were captains of hundreds ; they came to Moses as their general and commander-in-chief, and, though he was now going off the stage they very humbly and respectfully addressed themselves to him, calling themselves his servants ; the honours ...

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