1. And Hashem spoke unto Moshe, saying,
2. Avenge the Bnei Yisroel of the Midyanim; afterward shalt thou be gathered unto thy people.
3. And Moshe spoke unto HaAm, saying, Arm some of your anashim unto war, let them go against Midyan, and avenge Hashem of Midyan.
4. Of every matteh a thousand, throughout kol mattot Yisroel, shall ye send to war.