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Original
Notes
One by one, the tribal leaders brought their gifts for the dedication of the altar. Each tribe participated until the whole Hebrew confederation (the united group of twelve tribes) had taken part.
The text repeats the description of each tribe’s gift. This repetition highlights the shared nature of the ceremony. Every tribe had a role in setting apart their place of worship for God.
The careful listing of the gifts may reflect detailed record keeping, like an archive or ledger (an official written record). The text notes that the silver bowls and plates contained grain offerings. The gold dishes held incense.
Each tribe also brought animals for a burnt offering, a sin offering, and a peace offering, as required in Leviticus. These offerings showed worship, repentance, and fellowship with God.
This is a detailed description of the offerings made by Israel's 12 tribes during the dedication of the tabernacle. They dedicated these gifts for 12 days.
People
Eliab: Son of Helon, leader of the tribe of Zebulun Helon: Father of Eliab, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun Zebulun: Israelite tribe, son of Jacob and Leah
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Cattle Deuteronomy, Book of Eliab Helon Incense Numbers, Book of Offerings and Sacrifices Silversmith
Topics
Dedication: Subjects of Tabernacle Eliab: Son of Helon Government: Executive officers of Tribes and Cities Helon: Father of Eliab Offerings: Different Kinds of Gifts Shekel used to Weigh: Gold Tabernacle: Free-Will offerings Made at the Dedication of the Altar of The Altar of Burnt-Offering: Offering at the Dedication of the Tribe of Zebulun: Offering of, at the Dedication