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Numbers 7

Numbers 7:65

Offerings of Dedication · Numbers 7:1–89
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Translations

Modern
…and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Abidan son of Gideoni.
Traditional
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Abidan the son of Gideoni.
Literal
…and for a sacrifice of the peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs, sons of a year. This was the offering of Abidan son of Gideoni.
Latin
…et in hostias pacificorum boves duos, arietes quinque, hircos quinque, agnos anniculos quinque. Hæc fuit oblatio Abidan filii Gedeonis.

Original

Hebrew
English
…and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Abidan son of Gideoni.

Notes

Numbers 7:12–83

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.

Numbers 7:1–89

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

Abidan: Leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Exodus Gideoni: Leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Exodus

Glossary

Abidan Biblical Concept of Law Cattle Deuteronomy, Book of Gideoni Incense Numbers, Book of Offerings and Sacrifices Silversmith

Topics

Dedication: Subjects of Tabernacle Gideoni: Father of Abidan 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 Tribe of Benjamin: Offering of, at Dedication