Numbers 31:1-3

Modern English Version

Vengeance on the Midianites

31 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ² “Avenge the children of Israel on the Midianites. Afterward you will be gathered to your people.”

³ Moses spoke to the people, saying, “Arm some of your men for war, and let them go against the Midianites to give the vengeance of the Lord against Midian.