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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

זֶ֣בַח sacrifice H2077 · TWOT 525a
קְטֹֽרֶת smoke H7004 · TWOT 2011a
חֲמִשָּׁה֙ five H2568 · TWOT 686a
שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים thirty H7970 · TWOT 2403d
יְהוּדָֽה Judah H3063 · TWOT 850c

People & Context

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 …

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 var…

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, …

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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