Numbers 7

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 7 of 36

1 And it happened on the day that Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed it, and sanctified it, and all its vessels, and the altar and all its vessels. And he anointed them and sanctified them.

2 And the rulers of Israel, the chiefs of their fathers' houses offered. These were the rulers of the tribes, these were they that stood over the numbered ones.

3 And they brought their offerings before Jehovah, six covered wagons and twelve oxen; a wagon for every two of the rulers, for each one an ox. And they brought them before the tabernacle.

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Chapter Summary

The dedication offerings of the twelve tribal leaders for the tabernacle are recorded. Each leader brings identical offerings over twelve days. The total of all offerings is summarized. God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat.

Key Hebrew Words

קׇרְבָּן offering H7133 · TWOT 2065e
חֲנֻכָּה dedication H2598 · TWOT 693b
נָשִׂיא ruler, leader H5387 · TWOT 1421b
מִזְבֵּחַ altar H4196 · TWOT 525b
מִשְׁכָּן tabernacle H4908 · TWOT 2387c
שֶׁ֫לֶם peace offering H8002 · TWOT 2401b

People & Context

Moses

Sets up and anoints the tabernacle, receives the offerings, and hears Jehovah from the mercy seat

Nahshon

Son of Amminadab, of Judah; brings the first day's dedication offering

Nethaneel

Son of Zuar, ruler of Issachar; offers on the second day

Eliab

Son of Helon, ruler of Zebulun; offers on the third day

Elizur

Son of Shedeur, ruler of Reuben; offers on the fourth day

Ithamar

Son of Aaron the priest; oversees the Merarites' tabernacle service

Timeline

Wagon Offerings

The rulers of Israel offer six covered wagons and twelve oxen for the tabernacle service. Moses gives them to the Gershonites and Merarites according to their duties, but the Kohathites receive none because they bear holy items on their shoulders.

Numbers 7:1-11
Day 1 Offering: Nahshon of Judah

On the first day, Nahshon the son of Amminadab of the tribe of Judah brings his offering. He presents silver and gold vessels, grain, incense, and various animals for burnt, sin, and peace offerings.

Numbers 7:12-17
Day 2 Offering: Nethaneel of Issachar

On the second day, Nethaneel the son of Zuar, ruler of Issachar, presents his offering. It consists of the exact same silver and gold vessels, grain, incense, and animals as the first day.

Numbers 7:18-23

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