“They waged war against Midian, as the Lord had commanded Moses, and killed every male…
The officers who were over the thousands of the army, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, approached Moses and told him, “Your servants have taken a census of the fighting men under our command, and not one of us is missing.”
Numbers 31:7, 48-49 CSB
The Mideanites had previously let the Israelites into sin including idolatry and sexual sin, causing a plague that killed 24,000 Israelites. This war was Devine justice and demonstrates the importance God places on holiness and His passion for protecting His people.
Incredibly, during this war, Israel suffers ZERO casualties while completely wiping out the other nation. This is Devine power on display. What a great God we serve!
Lord, help me to have my eyes opened when my actions are leading toward sin. Give me the same passion for holiness and righteousness that You have so that everything I do and say points to You!
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