Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Numbers 31:5 in English Standard Version "So there were provided, out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand from each tribe, twelve thousand armed for war." Nu 32:27 but your servants will pass over, every man who is armed for war, before the Lord to battle, as my lord orders.” Jos 4:13 About 40,000 ready for war passed over before the Lord for battle, to the plains of Jericho.