Numbers 31:27
“and divide the plunder into two parts: between the men skilled in war, who went out to battle, and all the congregation.”
What does Numbers 31:27 mean?
When the Israelites returned from a military campaign, Moses instructed them to split the spoils equally between the soldiers who fought and the entire community that stayed behind. This wasn't about greed, but about recognizing that both groups had roles in survival: fighters bore the direct danger, while those at home maintained their society's stability and care for the vulnerable. The practice ensured that victory belonged to the whole people, not just the warriors, which strengthened their sense of unity and shared responsibility.