Bamidbar 31:1-3

Orthodox Jewish Bible

31 And Hashem spoke unto Moshe, saying,

² Avenge the Bnei Yisroel of the Midyanim; afterward shalt thou be gathered unto thy people.

³ And Moshe spoke unto HaAm, saying, Arm some of your anashim unto war, let them go against Midyan, and avenge Hashem of Midyan.