Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They seized the livestock of the Hagrites—fifty thousand camels, two hundred fifty thousand sheep and two thousand donkeys. They also took one hundred thousand people captive, New Living Translation The plunder taken from the Hagrites included 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep and goats, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 captives. English Standard Version They carried off their livestock: 50,000 of their camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 men alive. Berean Standard Bible They seized the livestock of the Hagrites—50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives, Berean Literal Bible And they took captive their livestock, of their camels fifty thousand, and of their sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of their donkeys two thousand, and also of their men a hundred thousand. King James Bible And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men an hundred thousand. New King James Version Then they took away their livestock—fifty thousand of their camels, two hundred and fifty thousand of their sheep, and two thousand of their donkeys—also one hundred thousand of their men; New American Standard Bible They took away their livestock: their fifty thousand camels, 250,000 sheep, and two thousand donkeys; and a hundred thousand people. NASB 1995 They took away their cattle: their 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys; and 100,000 men. NASB 1977 And they took away their cattle: their 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 men. Legacy Standard Bible They took captive their cattle: their 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys; and 100,000 men. Amplified Bible These Israelites took away their livestock: their 50,000 camels, and 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys; and 100,000 people. Berean Annotated Bible They seized the livestock of the Hagrites—50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives, Christian Standard Bible They captured the Hagrites’ livestock—fifty thousand of their camels, two hundred fifty thousand sheep, and two thousand donkeys—as well as one hundred thousand people. Holman Christian Standard Bible They captured the Hagrites’ livestock—50,000 of their camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys—as well as 100,000 people. American Standard Version And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men a hundred thousand. Contemporary English Version These Israelite tribes captured 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 people. English Revised Version And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men an hundred thousand. GOD'S WORD® Translation They confiscated the Hagrites' livestock: 50,000 of their camels, 250,000 sheep and goats, and 2,000 donkeys. They captured 100,000 people. Good News Translation They captured from the enemy 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys, and took 100,000 prisoners of war. International Standard Version They captured 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 war captives from their possessions. NET Bible They seized the Hagrites' animals, including 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took captive 100,000 people. New Heart English Bible They took away their livestock; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred fifty thousand, and of donkeys two thousand, and of men one hundred thousand. Webster's Bible Translation And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men a hundred thousand. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey seized the livestock of the Hagrites—50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives, World English Bible They took away their livestock: of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred fifty thousand, and of donkeys two thousand, and of men one hundred thousand. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they take their livestock captive—fifty thousand of their camels, and two hundred and fifty thousand sheep, and two thousand donkeys, and one hundred thousand of mankind; Berean Literal Bible And they took captive their livestock, of their camels fifty thousand, and of their sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of their donkeys two thousand, and also of their men a hundred thousand. Young's Literal Translation And they take captive their cattle, of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of human beings a hundred thousand; Smith's Literal Translation And they will take captive their cattle; their camels fifty thousand, and sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and asses two thousand, and the soul of man, a hundred thousand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they took all that they possessed, of camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men a hundred thousand souls. Catholic Public Domain Version And they seized all that they possessed, of camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred fifty thousand, and of donkeys two thousand, and of men one hundred thousand lives. New American Bible Along with one hundred thousand persons they also captured their livestock: fifty thousand camels, two hundred fifty thousand sheep, and two thousand donkeys. New Revised Standard Version They captured their livestock: fifty thousand of their camels, two hundred fifty thousand sheep, two thousand donkeys, and one hundred thousand captives. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor many fell slain in the battle of those who dwelt in tents. And the remnant stayed in their tents. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they plundered many riches and property and fifty thousand camels and two hundred and fifty thousand sheep and two thousand male donkeys, and a hundred thousand souls of men. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they took away their cattle: of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand; and of souls of men a hundred thousand. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they took captive their store; five thousand camels, and two hundred and fifty thousand sheep, two thousand asses, and a hundred thousand men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Descendants of Gad…20And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. 21They seized the livestock of the Hagrites— 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives, 22and many others fell slain, because the battle belonged to God. And they occupied the land until the exile.… Cross References They seized the livestock of the Hagrites— 1 Samuel 27:9-10 Whenever David attacked a territory, he did not leave a man or woman alive, but he took the flocks and herds, the donkeys, camels, and clothing. Then he would return to Achish, / who would ask him, “What have you raided today?” And David would reply, “The Negev of Judah,” or “The Negev of Jerahmeel,” or “The Negev of the Kenites.” 2 Chronicles 14:15 They also attacked the tents of the herdsmen and carried off many sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem. 1 Samuel 30:18-20 So David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken, including his two wives. / Nothing was missing, young or old, son or daughter, or any of the plunder the Amalekites had taken. David brought everything back. / And he took all the flocks and herds, which his men drove ahead of the other livestock, calling out, “This is David’s plunder!” 50,000 camels, Judges 6:5 For the Midianites came with their livestock and their tents like a great swarm of locusts. They and their camels were innumerable, and they entered the land to ravage it. Judges 7:12 Now the Midianites, Amalekites, and all the other people of the east had settled in the valley like a swarm of locusts, and their camels were as countless as the sand on the seashore. Genesis 24:10-11 Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all manner of good things from his master in hand. And he set out for Nahor’s hometown in Aram-naharaim. / As evening approached, he made the camels kneel down near the well outside the town at the time when the women went out to draw water. 250,000 sheep, 2 Kings 3:4 Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder, and he would render to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs and the wool of a hundred thousand rams. 2 Chronicles 7:5 And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. 1 Kings 8:63 And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. and 2,000 donkeys. Job 42:12 So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. Job 1:3 and he owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man of all the people of the East. 1 Samuel 9:3-5 One day the donkeys of Saul’s father Kish wandered off, and Kish said to his son Saul, “Take one of the servants and go look for the donkeys.” / So Saul passed through the hill country of Ephraim and then through the land of Shalishah, but they did not find the donkeys. He and the servant went through the region of Shaalim, but they were not there. Then they went through the land of Benjamin, and still they did not find them. / When they reached the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant, “Come, let us go back, or my father will stop worrying about the donkeys and start worrying about us.” They also took 100,000 captives, 2 Chronicles 28:8 Then the Israelites took 200,000 captives from their kinsmen—women, sons, and daughters. They also carried off a great deal of plunder and brought it to Samaria. Numbers 31:9-12 The Israelites captured the Midianite women and their children, and they plundered all their herds, flocks, and goods. / Then they burned all the cities where the Midianites had lived, as well as all their encampments, / and carried away all the plunder and spoils, both people and animals. … 2 Kings 24:14-16 He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. / Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle. Joshua 11:14 The Israelites took for themselves all the plunder and livestock of these cities, but they put all the people to the sword until they had completely destroyed them, not sparing anyone who breathed. Treasury of Scripture And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men an hundred thousand. took away. 1 Chronicles 5:6 Beerah his son, whom Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria carried away captive: he was prince of the Reubenites. men. Numbers 31:35 And thirty and two thousand persons in all, of women that had not known man by lying with him. Ezekiel 27:13 Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy merchants: they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market. Revelation 18:13 And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men. souls. Genesis 12:5 And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came. Jump to Previous Alive Asses Beings Camels Carried Cattle Donkeys Fifty Hagrites Hundred Livestock Seized Sheep Souls ThousandJump to Next Alive Asses Beings Camels Carried Cattle Donkeys Fifty Hagrites Hundred Livestock Seized Sheep Souls Thousand1 Chronicles 5 1. Judah and Joseph preferred before Reuben, who forfeited his birthright.3. Ruben's descendants; some of whom vanquish the Hagarites. 11. The chief men of Gad, and their habitations. 18. Ruben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, obtain a victory over the Hagarites. 23. The habitations and chief men of that half of Manasseh. 25. The captivity of the two tribes and half, for their sins. They seized the livestock of the Hagrites— The Hagrites were a nomadic tribe mentioned in the Old Testament, often associated with the Ishmaelites. Their territory was east of Gilead, in the region of modern-day Jordan. The seizing of livestock indicates a significant victory over the Hagrites, reflecting the common practice of taking spoils of war. This act demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites victory over their enemies when they were obedient to Him. 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives, Persons / Places / Events 1. The Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of ManassehThese tribes of Israel were involved in the battle against the Hagrites. They were known for their valor and strength in battle. 2. The Hagrites A nomadic tribe that lived east of the Jordan River. They were often in conflict with the Israelites. 3. Livestock and Captives The spoils of war included a significant number of livestock and captives, indicating the scale of the victory and the wealth acquired. Teaching Points God's Provision in BattleThe victory over the Hagrites and the acquisition of livestock and captives demonstrate God's provision and faithfulness to His people in times of conflict. The Consequences of Sin and Disobedience The Hagrites, as descendants of Hagar, remind us of the consequences of Abraham and Sarah's decision to take matters into their own hands, leading to ongoing conflict. Stewardship of God's Blessings The vast amount of livestock and captives taken as spoils of war calls for responsible stewardship and a reminder that material wealth should be used for God's glory. Unity and Cooperation Among God's People The collaboration between the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh highlights the importance of unity and cooperation among God's people to achieve victory. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 5:21?2. How does 1 Chronicles 5:21 demonstrate God's provision for His people? 3. What lessons on stewardship can we learn from the Reubenites' actions? 4. How does this verse connect to God's promises in Deuteronomy 20:1-4? 5. In what ways can we apply the Reubenites' victory to spiritual battles today? 6. What does 1 Chronicles 5:21 teach about reliance on God's strength over ours? 7. What does 1 Chronicles 5:21 reveal about God's view on war and plunder? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 5:21 align with the concept of divine justice? 9. Why were the Reubenites successful in battle according to 1 Chronicles 5:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 5? 11. Who were the Hagarites in historical context? 12. How many fighting men were in Israel? (2 Samuel 24:9 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:5) 13. 1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath? 14. Why are the census figures in 1 Chronicles 21:5 different from those in 2 Samuel 24:9? What Does 1 Chronicles 5:21 Mean They seized the livestock of the HagritesThe eastern tribes—Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh—went to war “because they cried out to God in the battle, and He answered their prayers, because they trusted in Him” (1 Chronicles 5:20). Their victory, including this vast plunder, shows the Lord’s faithfulness to those who rely on Him. The pattern echoes Numbers 31:9, where Israel took Midianite herds after Moses’ command, and Joshua 22:8, where returning warriors carried “abundant livestock” home. God’s people acting in faith, not mere force, explains the outcome. 50,000 camels Camels were strategic assets for transport and trade. This enormous number underlines the scale of God’s provision. Compare Genesis 24:10, where Abraham’s servant loads “ten camels” for one diplomatic mission, and Job 42:12, when God restores Job with “6,000 camels”—already considered phenomenal. Here, the Lord grants more than eight times Job’s allotment, emphasizing how fully He can equip His people. 250,000 sheep Sheep supplied food, clothing, and sacrifices; their sheer quantity highlights overwhelming abundance. In 2 Chronicles 35:7, King Josiah’s national Passover used 30,000 lambs, yet the eastern tribes captured over eight times that amount in a single campaign. Psalm 50:10 reminds us, “every beast of the forest is Mine… the cattle on a thousand hills.” By handing over this flock, God displays ownership and generosity. 2,000 donkeys Donkeys carried burdens, enabling commerce and agriculture. Job 1:3 counts “500 female donkeys” among Job’s great wealth; Solomon valued donkeys for royal transport (1 Kings 1:33). The 2,000 taken here therefore signify God’s enabling of the tribes to develop their Trans-Jordan territory, mirroring Deuteronomy 6:10-11, where the Lord promised ready-made resources in the Promised Land. They also took 100,000 captives Captives meant both manpower and political leverage. While 2 Chronicles 28:8 records Israel later taking 200,000 captives—only to release them at a prophet’s rebuke—this earlier event carries no such censure, indicating God’s sanction at this moment. The text underscores that victory and its aftermath were direct gifts from God: “the battle was God’s” (1 Samuel 17:47). Yet verse 22 foreshadows future judgment: the tribes would eventually be “taken into exile,” warning that ongoing faithfulness is essential. summary 1 Chronicles 5:21 shows the magnitude of God’s deliverance for tribes that trusted Him: vast herds, strategic animals, and a huge prisoner count. Each detail underscores literal, measurable blessings flowing from reliance on the Lord. At the same time, the passage quietly cautions that continued obedience is vital, for the God who grants victory also disciplines His people when they turn away. Verse 21. - Of men; literally, of the soul, i.e. life of men (comp. 2 Kings 7:7 with Jeremiah 44:7, in illustration of the twofold application of נֶפֶשׁ; see also Numbers 31:19, 28, 32-35).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They seizedוַיִּשְׁבּ֣וּ (way·yiš·bū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7617: To transport into captivity the livestock [of the Hagrites]— מִקְנֵיהֶ֗ם (miq·nê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4735: Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition 50,000 חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים (ḥă·miš·šîm) Number - common plural Strong's 2572: Fifty camels, גְּֽמַלֵּיהֶ֞ם (gə·mal·lê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1581: A camel 250,000 {} מָאתַ֤יִם (mā·ṯa·yim) Number - fd Strong's 3967: A hundred sheep, וְצֹ֗אן (wə·ṣōn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock and 2,000 אַלְפָּ֑יִם (’al·pā·yim) Number - md Strong's 505: A thousand donkeys. וַחֲמוֹרִ֖ים (wa·ḥă·mō·w·rîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2543: A male ass [They also took] 100,000 מֵ֥אָה (mê·’āh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 3967: A hundred captives, אָדָ֖ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being Links 1 Chronicles 5:21 NIV1 Chronicles 5:21 NLT 1 Chronicles 5:21 ESV 1 Chronicles 5:21 NASB 1 Chronicles 5:21 KJV 1 Chronicles 5:21 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 5:21 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 5:21 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 5:21 French Bible 1 Chronicles 5:21 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 5:21 They took away their livestock (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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