Numbers 31:2-4

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

² Avenge the Israelites on the Midianites; afterward you shall be gathered to your [departed] people.

³ And Moses said to the people, Arm men from among you for the war, that they may go against Midian and execute the Lord’s vengeance on Midian [for seducing Israel].^(A)

⁴ From each of the tribes of Israel you shall send 1,000 to the war.