Numbers 31:1-3

Revised Geneva Translation

31 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

² “Take vengeance on the Midianites for the children of Israel. And afterward you shall be gathered to your people.”

³ And Moses spoke to the people, saying, “Some of you, arm yourselves for war. And let them go against Midian, to execute the vengeance of the LORD against Midian.