Matot begins with oath decrees, and then describes the revenge that God commands to take over the Midianites. “Take full vengeance for the sons of Israel on the Midianites; afterward you will be gatherd to your people.”Moses spoke to the people, saying, “Arm men from among you for the war, that they may go against Midian to execute the LORD’S vengeance on Midian (Num 31:2-3).[1]