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Numbers 7:2-87 King James Version (KJV)

2 That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, who were the princes of the tribes, and were over them that were numbered, offered:

3 And they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they brought them before the tabernacle.

4 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

5 Take it of them, that they may be to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service.

6 And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the Levites.

7 Two wagons and four oxen he gave unto the sons of Gershon, according to their service:

8 And four wagons and eight oxen he gave unto the sons of Merari, according unto their service, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

9 But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none: because the service of the sanctuary belonging unto them was that they should bear upon their shoulders.

10 And the princes offered for dedicating of the altar in the day that it was anointed, even the princes offered their offering before the altar.

11 And the LORD said unto Moses, They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar.

12 And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:

13 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight thereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

14 One spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense:

15 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

16 One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

17 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 Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

18 On the second day Nethaneel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, did offer:

19 He offered for his offering one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

20 One spoon of gold of ten shekels, full of incense:

21 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

22 One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

23 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 Nethaneel the son of Zuar.

24 On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer:

25 His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

26 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

27 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

28 One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

29 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 Eliab the son of Helon.

30 On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben, did offer:

31 His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

32 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

33 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

34 One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

35 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 Elizur the son of Shedeur.

36 On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, did offer:

37 His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

38 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

39 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

40 One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

41 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 Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

42 On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, offered:

43 His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an hundred and thirty shekels, a silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

44 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

45 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

46 One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

47 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 Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

48 On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim, offered:

49 His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

50 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

51 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

52 One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

53 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 Elishama the son of Ammihud.

54 On the eighth day offered Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh:

55 His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

56 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

57 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

58 One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

59 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 Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

60 On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin, offered:

61 His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

62 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

63 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

64 One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

65 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.

66 On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan, offered:

67 His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

68 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

69 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

70 One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

71 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 Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

72 On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ocran, prince of the children of Asher, offered:

73 His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

74 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

75 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

76 One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

77 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 Pagiel the son of Ocran.

78 On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, offered:

79 His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

80 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

81 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

82 One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

83 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 Ahira the son of Enan.

84 This was the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve chargers of silver, twelve silver bowls, twelve spoons of gold:

85 Each charger of silver weighing an hundred and thirty shekels, each bowl seventy: all the silver vessels weighed two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary:

86 The golden spoons were twelve, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary: all the gold of the spoons was an hundred and twenty shekels.

87 All the oxen for the burnt offering were twelve bullocks, the rams twelve, the lambs of the first year twelve, with their meat offering: and the kids of the goats for sin offering twelve.


Numbers 7:2-87 King James Version with Strong's Concordance (STRONG)

2 That the princes H5387 of Israel, H3478 heads H7218 of the house H1004 of their fathers, H1 who were the princes H5387 of the tribes, H4294 and were over H5975 them that were numbered, H6485 offered: H7126

3 And they brought H935 their offering H7133 before H6440 the LORD, H3068 six H8337 covered H6632 wagons, H5699 and twelve H6240 oxen; H1241 a wagon H5699 for two H8147 of the princes, H5387 and for each one H259 an ox: H7794 and they brought H7126 them before H6440 the tabernacle. H4908

4 And the LORD H3068 spake H559 unto Moses, H4872 saying, H559

5 Take H3947 it of them, that they may be to do H5647 the service H5656 of the tabernacle H168 of the congregation; H4150 and thou shalt give H5414 them unto the Levites, H3881 to every man H376 according H6310 to his service. H5656

6 And Moses H4872 took H3947 the wagons H5699 and the oxen, H1241 and gave H5414 them unto the Levites. H3881

7 Two H8147 wagons H5699 and four H702 oxen H1241 he gave H5414 unto the sons H1121 of Gershon, H1648 according H6310 to their service: H5656

8 And four H702 wagons H5699 and eight H8083 oxen H1241 he gave H5414 unto the sons H1121 of Merari, H4847 according H6310 unto their service, H5656 under the hand H3027 of Ithamar H385 the son H1121 of Aaron H175 the priest. H3548

9 But unto the sons H1121 of Kohath H6955 he gave H5414 none: H3808 because the service H5656 of the sanctuary H6944 belonging unto them was that they should bear H5375 upon their shoulders. H3802

10 And the princes H5387 offered H7126 for dedicating H2598 of the altar H4196 in the day H3117 that it was anointed, H4886 even the princes H5387 offered H7126 their offering H7133 before H6440 the altar. H4196

11 And the LORD H3068 said H559 unto Moses, H4872 They shall offer H7126 their offering, H7133 each H259 prince H5387 on his day, H3117 for the dedicating H2598 of the altar. H4196

12 And he that offered H7126 his offering H7133 the first H7223 day H3117 was Nahshon H5177 the son H1121 of Amminadab, H5992 of the tribe H4294 of Judah: H3063

13 And his offering H7133 was one H259 silver H3701 charger, H7086 the weight H4948 thereof was an hundred H3967 and thirty H7970 shekels, one H259 silver H3701 bowl H4219 of seventy H7657 shekels, H8255 after the shekel H8255 of the sanctuary; H6944 both H8147 of them were full H4392 of fine flour H5560 mingled H1101 with oil H8081 for a meat offering: H4503

14 One H259 spoon H3709 of ten H6235 shekels of gold, H2091 full H4392 of incense: H7004

15 One H259 young H1241 bullock, H6499 one H259 ram, H352 one H259 lamb H3532 of the first H1121 year, H8141 for a burnt offering: H5930

16 One H259 kid H8163 of the goats H5795 for a sin offering: H2403

17 And for a sacrifice H2077 of peace offerings, H8002 two H8147 oxen, H1241 five H2568 rams, H352 five H2568 he goats, H6260 five H2568 lambs H3532 of the first H1121 year: H8141 this was the offering H7133 of Nahshon H5177 the son H1121 of Amminadab. H5992

18 On the second H8145 day H3117 Nethaneel H5417 the son H1121 of Zuar, H6686 prince H5387 of Issachar, H3485 did offer: H7126

19 He offered H7126 for his offering H7133 one H259 silver H3701 charger, H7086 the weight H4948 whereof was an hundred H3967 and thirty H7970 shekels, one H259 silver H3701 bowl H4219 of seventy H7657 shekels, H8255 after the shekel H8255 of the sanctuary; H6944 both H8147 of them full H4392 of fine flour H5560 mingled H1101 with oil H8081 for a meat offering: H4503

20 One H259 spoon H3709 of gold H2091 of ten H6235 shekels, full H4392 of incense: H7004

21 One H259 young H1241 bullock, H6499 one H259 ram, H352 one H259 lamb H3532 of the first H1121 year, H8141 for a burnt offering: H5930

22 One H259 kid H8163 of the goats H5795 for a sin offering: H2403

23 And for a sacrifice H2077 of peace offerings, H8002 two H8147 oxen, H1241 five H2568 rams, H352 five H2568 he goats, H6260 five H2568 lambs H3532 of the first H1121 year: H8141 this was the offering H7133 of Nethaneel H5417 the son H1121 of Zuar. H6686

24 On the third H7992 day H3117 Eliab H446 the son H1121 of Helon, H2497 prince H5387 of the children H1121 of Zebulun, H2074 did offer:

25 His offering H7133 was one H259 silver H3701 charger, H7086 the weight H4948 whereof was an hundred H3967 and thirty H7970 shekels, one H259 silver H3701 bowl H4219 of seventy H7657 shekels, H8255 after the shekel H8255 of the sanctuary; H6944 both H8147 of them full H4392 of fine flour H5560 mingled H1101 with oil H8081 for a meat offering: H4503

26 One H259 golden H2091 spoon H3709 of ten H6235 shekels, full H4392 of incense: H7004

27 One H259 young H1241 bullock, H6499 one H259 ram, H352 one H259 lamb H3532 of the first H1121 year, H8141 for a burnt offering: H5930

28 One H259 kid H8163 of the goats H5795 for a sin offering: H2403

29 And for a sacrifice H2077 of peace offerings, H8002 two H8147 oxen, H1241 five H2568 rams, H352 five H2568 he goats, H6260 five H2568 lambs H3532 of the first H1121 year: H8141 this was the offering H7133 of Eliab H446 the son H1121 of Helon. H2497

30 On the fourth H7243 day H3117 Elizur H468 the son H1121 of Shedeur, H7707 prince H5387 of the children H1121 of Reuben, H7205 did offer:

31 His offering H7133 was one H259 silver H3701 charger H7086 of the weight H4948 of an hundred H3967 and thirty H7970 shekels, one H259 silver H3701 bowl H4219 of seventy H7657 shekels, H8255 after the shekel H8255 of the sanctuary; H6944 both H8147 of them full H4392 of fine flour H5560 mingled H1101 with oil H8081 for a meat offering: H4503

32 One H259 golden H2091 spoon H3709 of ten H6235 shekels, full H4392 of incense: H7004

33 One H259 young H1241 bullock, H6499 one H259 ram, H352 one H259 lamb H3532 of the first H1121 year, H8141 for a burnt offering: H5930

34 One H259 kid H8163 of the goats H5795 for a sin offering: H2403

35 And for a sacrifice H2077 of peace offerings, H8002 two H8147 oxen, H1241 five H2568 rams, H352 five H2568 he goats, H6260 five H2568 lambs H3532 of the first H1121 year: H8141 this was the offering H7133 of Elizur H468 the son H1121 of Shedeur. H7707

36 On the fifth H2549 day H3117 Shelumiel H8017 the son H1121 of Zurishaddai, H6701 prince H5387 of the children H1121 of Simeon, H8095 did offer:

37 His offering H7133 was one H259 silver H3701 charger, H7086 the weight H4948 whereof was an hundred H3967 and thirty H7970 shekels, one H259 silver H3701 bowl H4219 of seventy H7657 shekels, H8255 after the shekel H8255 of the sanctuary; H6944 both H8147 of them full H4392 of fine flour H5560 mingled H1101 with oil H8081 for a meat offering: H4503

38 One H259 golden H2091 spoon H3709 of ten H6235 shekels, full H4392 of incense: H7004

39 One H259 young H1241 bullock, H6499 one H259 ram, H352 one H259 lamb H3532 of the first H1121 year, H8141 for a burnt offering: H5930

40 One H259 kid H8163 of the goats H5795 for a sin offering: H2403

41 And for a sacrifice H2077 of peace offerings, H8002 two H8147 oxen, H1241 five H2568 rams, H352 five H2568 he goats, H6260 five H2568 lambs H3532 of the first H1121 year: H8141 this was the offering H7133 of Shelumiel H8017 the son H1121 of Zurishaddai. H6701

42 On the sixth H8345 day H3117 Eliasaph H460 the son H1121 of Deuel, H1845 prince H5387 of the children H1121 of Gad, H1410 offered:

43 His offering H7133 was one H259 silver H3701 charger H7086 of the weight H4948 of an hundred H3967 and thirty H7970 shekels, a silver H3701 bowl H4219 of seventy H7657 shekels, H8255 after the shekel H8255 of the sanctuary; H6944 both H8147 of them full H4392 of fine flour H5560 mingled H1101 with oil H8081 for a meat offering: H4503

44 One H259 golden H2091 spoon H3709 of ten H6235 shekels, full H4392 of incense: H7004

45 One H259 young H1241 bullock, H6499 one H259 ram, H352 one H259 lamb H3532 of the first H1121 year, H8141 for a burnt offering: H5930

46 One H259 kid H8163 of the goats H5795 for a sin offering: H2403

47 And for a sacrifice H2077 of peace offerings, H8002 two H8147 oxen, H1241 five H2568 rams, H352 five H2568 he goats, H6260 five H2568 lambs H3532 of the first H1121 year: H8141 this was the offering H7133 of Eliasaph H460 the son H1121 of Deuel. H1845

48 On the seventh H7637 day H3117 Elishama H476 the son H1121 of Ammihud, H5989 prince H5387 of the children H1121 of Ephraim, H669 offered:

49 His offering H7133 was one H259 silver H3701 charger, H7086 the weight H4948 whereof was an hundred H3967 and thirty H7970 shekels, one H259 silver H3701 bowl H4219 of seventy H7657 shekels, H8255 after the shekel H8255 of the sanctuary; H6944 both H8147 of them full H4392 of fine flour H5560 mingled H1101 with oil H8081 for a meat offering: H4503

50 One H259 golden H2091 spoon H3709 of ten H6235 shekels, full H4392 of incense: H7004

51 One H259 young H1241 bullock, H6499 one H259 ram, H352 one H259 lamb H3532 of the first H1121 year, H8141 for a burnt offering: H5930

52 One H259 kid H8163 of the goats H5795 for a sin offering: H2403

53 And for a sacrifice H2077 of peace offerings, H8002 two H8147 oxen, H1241 five H2568 rams, H352 five H2568 he goats, H6260 five H2568 lambs H3532 of the first H1121 year: H8141 this was the offering H7133 of Elishama H476 the son H1121 of Ammihud. H5989

54 On the eighth H8066 day H3117 offered Gamaliel H1583 the son H1121 of Pedahzur, H6301 prince H5387 of the children H1121 of Manasseh: H4519

55 His offering H7133 was one H259 silver H3701 charger H7086 of the weight H4948 of an hundred H3967 and thirty H7970 shekels, one H259 silver H3701 bowl H4219 of seventy H7657 shekels, H8255 after the shekel H8255 of the sanctuary; H6944 both H8147 of them full H4392 of fine flour H5560 mingled H1101 with oil H8081 for a meat offering: H4503

56 One H259 golden H2091 spoon H3709 of ten H6235 shekels, full H4392 of incense: H7004

57 One H259 young H1241 bullock, H6499 one H259 ram, H352 one H259 lamb H3532 of the first H1121 year, H8141 for a burnt offering: H5930

58 One H259 kid H8163 of the goats H5795 for a sin offering: H2403

59 And for a sacrifice H2077 of peace offerings, H8002 two H8147 oxen, H1241 five H2568 rams, H352 five H2568 he goats, H6260 five H2568 lambs H3532 of the first H1121 year: H8141 this was the offering H7133 of Gamaliel H1583 the son H1121 of Pedahzur. H6301

60 On the ninth H8671 day H3117 Abidan H27 the son H1121 of Gideoni, H1441 prince H5387 of the children H1121 of Benjamin, H1144 offered:

61 His offering H7133 was one H259 silver H3701 charger, H7086 the weight H4948 whereof was an hundred H3967 and thirty H7970 shekels, one H259 silver H3701 bowl H4219 of seventy H7657 shekels, H8255 after the shekel H8255 of the sanctuary; H6944 both H8147 of them full H4392 of fine flour H5560 mingled H1101 with oil H8081 for a meat offering: H4503

62 One H259 golden H2091 spoon H3709 of ten H6235 shekels, full H4392 of incense: H7004

63 One H259 young H1241 bullock, H6499 one H259 ram, H352 one H259 lamb H3532 of the first H1121 year, H8141 for a burnt offering: H5930

64 One H259 kid H8163 of the goats H5795 for a sin offering: H2403

65 And for a sacrifice H2077 of peace offerings, H8002 two H8147 oxen, H1241 five H2568 rams, H352 five H2568 he goats, H6260 five H2568 lambs H3532 of the first H1121 year: H8141 this was the offering H7133 of Abidan H27 the son H1121 of Gideoni. H1441

66 On the tenth H6224 day H3117 Ahiezer H295 the son H1121 of Ammishaddai, H5996 prince H5387 of the children H1121 of Dan, H1835 offered:

67 His offering H7133 was one H259 silver H3701 charger, H7086 the weight H4948 whereof was an hundred H3967 and thirty H7970 shekels, one H259 silver H3701 bowl H4219 of seventy H7657 shekels, H8255 after the shekel H8255 of the sanctuary; H6944 both H8147 of them full H4392 of fine flour H5560 mingled H1101 with oil H8081 for a meat offering: H4503

68 One H259 golden H2091 spoon H3709 of ten H6235 shekels, full H4392 of incense: H7004

69 One H259 young H1241 bullock, H6499 one H259 ram, H352 one H259 lamb H3532 of the first H1121 year, H8141 for a burnt offering: H5930

70 One H259 kid H8163 of the goats H5795 for a sin offering: H2403

71 And for a sacrifice H2077 of peace offerings, H8002 two H8147 oxen, H1241 five H2568 rams, H352 five H2568 he goats, H6260 five H2568 lambs H3532 of the first H1121 year: H8141 this was the offering H7133 of Ahiezer H295 the son H1121 of Ammishaddai. H5996

72 On the eleventh H6249 H6240 day H3117 Pagiel H6295 the son H1121 of Ocran, H5918 prince H5387 of the children H1121 of Asher, H836 offered:

73 His offering H7133 was one H259 silver H3701 charger, H7086 the weight H4948 whereof was an hundred H3967 and thirty H7970 shekels, one H259 silver H3701 bowl H4219 of seventy H7657 shekels, H8255 after the shekel H8255 of the sanctuary; H6944 both H8147 of them full H4392 of fine flour H5560 mingled H1101 with oil H8081 for a meat offering: H4503

74 One H259 golden H2091 spoon H3709 of ten H6235 shekels, full H4392 of incense: H7004

75 One H259 young H1241 bullock, H6499 one H259 ram, H352 one H259 lamb H3532 of the first H1121 year, H8141 for a burnt offering: H5930

76 One H259 kid H8163 of the goats H5795 for a sin offering: H2403

77 And for a sacrifice H2077 of peace offerings, H8002 two H8147 oxen, H1241 five H2568 rams, H352 five H2568 he goats, H6260 five H2568 lambs H3532 of the first H1121 year: H8141 this was the offering H7133 of Pagiel H6295 the son H1121 of Ocran. H5918

78 On the twelfth H6240 H8147 day H3117 Ahira H299 the son H1121 of Enan, H5881 prince H5387 of the children H1121 of Naphtali, H5321 offered:

79 His offering H7133 was one H259 silver H3701 charger, H7086 the weight H4948 whereof was an hundred H3967 and thirty H7970 shekels, one H259 silver H3701 bowl H4219 of seventy H7657 shekels, H8255 after the shekel H8255 of the sanctuary; H6944 both H8147 of them full H4392 of fine flour H5560 mingled H1101 with oil H8081 for a meat offering: H4503

80 One H259 golden H2091 spoon H3709 of ten H6235 shekels, full H4392 of incense: H7004

81 One H259 young H1241 bullock, H6499 one H259 ram, H352 one H259 lamb H3532 of the first H1121 year, H8141 for a burnt offering: H5930

82 One H259 kid H8163 of the goats H5795 for a sin offering: H2403

83 And for a sacrifice H2077 of peace offerings, H8002 two H8147 oxen, H1241 five H2568 rams, H352 five H2568 he goats, H6260 five H2568 lambs H3532 of the first H1121 year: H8141 this was the offering H7133 of Ahira H299 the son H1121 of Enan. H5881

84 This was the dedication H2598 of the altar, H4196 in the day H3117 when it was anointed, H4886 by the princes H5387 of Israel: H3478 twelve H6240 H8147 chargers H7086 of silver, H3701 twelve silver H3701 bowls, H4219 twelve H6240 H8147 spoons H3709 of gold: H2091

85 Each H259 charger H7086 of silver H3701 weighing an hundred H3967 and thirty H7970 shekels, each H259 bowl H4219 seventy: H7657 all the silver H3701 vessels H3627 weighed two thousand H505 and four H702 hundred H3967 shekels, after the shekel H8255 of the sanctuary: H6944

86 The golden H2091 spoons H3709 were twelve, H6240 H8147 full H4392 of incense, H7004 weighing ten H6235 shekels apiece, H3709 after the shekel H8255 of the sanctuary: H6944 all the gold H2091 of the spoons H3709 was an hundred H3967 and twenty H6242 shekels.

87 All the oxen H1241 for the burnt offering H5930 were twelve H8147 H6240 bullocks, H6499 the rams H352 twelve, H8147 H6240 the lambs H3532 of the first H1121 year H8141 twelve, H8147 H6240 with their meat offering: H4503 and the kids H8163 of the goats H5795 for sin offering H2403 twelve. H8147 H6240


Numbers 7:2-87 American Standard (ASV)

2 that the princes of Israel, the heads of their fathers' houses, offered. These were the princes of the tribes, these are they that were over them that were numbered:

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

4 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

5 Take it of them, that they may be `used' in doing the service of the tent of meeting; and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service.

6 And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the Levites.

7 Two wagons and four oxen he gave unto the sons of Gershon, according to their service:

8 and four wagons and eight oxen he gave unto the sons of Merari, according unto their service, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

9 But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none, because the service of the sanctuary belonged unto them; they bare it upon their shoulders.

10 And the princes offered for the dedication of the altar in the day that it was anointed, even the princes offered their oblation before the altar.

11 And Jehovah said unto Moses, They shall offer their oblation, each prince on his day, for the dedication of the altar.

12 And he that offered his oblation the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:

13 and his oblation was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty `shekels', one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;

14 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of incense;

15 one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

16 one male of the goats for a sin-offering;

17 and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

18 On the second day Nethanel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, did offer:

19 he offered for his oblation one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty `shekels', one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;

20 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of incense;

21 one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

22 one male of the goats for a sin-offering;

23 and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Nethanel the son of Zuar.

24 On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun.:

25 his oblation was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty `shekels', one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;

26 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of incense;

27 one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

28 one male of the goats for a sin-offering;

29 and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Eliab the son of Helon.

30 On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben:

31 his oblation was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty `shekels', one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;

32 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of incense;

33 one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

34 one male of the goats for a sin-offering;

35 and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Elizur the son of Shedeur.

36 On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon:

37 his oblation was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty `shekels', one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;

38 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of incense;

39 one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

40 one male of the goats for a sin-offering;

41 and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

42 On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad:

43 his oblation was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty `shekels', one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;

44 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of incense;

45 one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

46 one male of the goats for a sin-offering;

47 and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

48 On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim:

49 his oblation was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty `shekels', one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;

50 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of incense;

51 one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

52 one male of the goats for a sin-offering;

53 and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Elishama the son of Ammihud.

54 On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh:

55 his oblation was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty `shekels', one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;

56 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of incense;

57 one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

58 one male of the goats for a sin-offering;

59 and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

60 On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin:

61 his oblation was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty `shekels', one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;

62 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of incense;

63 one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

64 one male of the goats for a sin-offering;

65 and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Abidan the son of Gideoni.

66 On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan:

67 his oblation was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty `shekels', one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;

68 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of incense;

69 one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

70 one male of the goats for a sin-offering;

71 and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

72 On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ochran, prince of the children of Asher:

73 his oblation was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty `shekels', one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;

74 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of incense;

75 one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

76 one male of the goats for a sin-offering;

77 and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Pagiel the son of Ochran.

78 On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali:

79 his oblation was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred a thirty `shekels', one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;

80 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of incense;

81 one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

82 one male of the goats for a sin-offering;

83 and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Ahira the son of Enan.

84 This was the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, twelve golden spoons;

85 each silver platter `weighing' a hundred and thirty `shekels', and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels two thousand and four hundred `shekels', after the shekel of the sanctuary;

86 the twelve golden spoons, full of incense, `weighing' ten `shekels' apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary; all the gold of the spoons a hundred and twenty `shekels';

87 all the oxen for the burnt-offering twelve bullocks, the rams twelve, the he-lambs a year old twelve, and their meal-offering; and the males of the goats for a sin-offering twelve;


Numbers 7:2-87 Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

2 and the princes of Israel (heads of the house of their fathers, they `are' princes of the tribes, they who are standing over those numbered) bring near,

3 yea, they bring their offering before Jehovah, six waggons covered, and twelve oxen -- a waggon for two of the princes, and an ox for one -- and they bring them near before the tabernacle.

4 And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,

5 `Receive from them, and they have been to do the service of the tent of meeting, and thou hast given them unto the Levites, each according to his service.'

6 And Moses taketh the waggons and the oxen, and giveth them unto the Levites.

7 The two of the waggons and the four of the oxen he hath given to the sons of Gershon, according to their service,

8 and the four of the waggons and the eight of the oxen he hath given to the sons of Merari, according to their service, by the hand of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest;

9 and to the sons of Kohath he hath not given, for the service of the sanctuary `is' on them: on the shoulder they bear.

10 And the princes bring near the dedication of the altar in the day of its being anointed; yea, the princes bring near their offering before the altar.

11 And Jehovah saith unto Moses, `One prince a day -- one prince a day -- do they bring near their offering for the dedication of the altar.'

12 And he who is bringing near on the first day his offering is Nahshon son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah.

13 And his offering `is' one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty `shekels'; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present;

14 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of perfume;

15 one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

16 one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;

17 and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this `is' the offering of Nahshon son of Amminadab.

18 On the second day hath Nethaneel son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, brought near.

19 He hath brought near his offering, one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty `shekels'; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present;

20 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of perfume;

21 one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

22 one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;

23 and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this `is' the offering of Nethaneel son of Zuar.

24 On the third day, the prince of the sons of Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon; --

25 his offering `is' one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty `shekels'; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present;

26 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of perfume;

27 one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

28 one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;

29 and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this `is' the offering of Eliab son of Helon.

30 On the fourth day, Elizur, son of Shedeur, prince of the sons of Reuben; --

31 his offering is one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty `shekels'; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present;

32 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of perfume;

33 one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

34 one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;

35 and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this `is' the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur.

36 On the fifth day, the prince of the sons of Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; --

37 his offering `is' one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty `shekels'; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present;

38 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of perfume;

39 one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

40 one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;

41 and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this `is' the offering of Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.

42 On the sixth day, the prince of the sons of Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel; --

43 his offering `is' one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty `shekels'; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present;

44 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of perfume;

45 one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

46 one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;

47 and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this `is' the offering of Eliasaph son of Deuel.

48 On the seventh day, the prince of the sons of Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud; --

49 his offering `is' one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty `shekels'; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present;

50 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of perfume;

51 one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

52 one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;

53 and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this `is' the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.

54 On the eighth day, the prince of the sons of Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur; --

55 his offering `is' one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty `shekels'; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present;

56 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of perfume;

57 one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

58 one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;

59 and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this `is' the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.

60 On the ninth day, the prince of the sons of Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni; --

61 his offering `is' one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty `shekels'; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present;

62 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of perfume;

63 one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

64 one kid of the goats for a sin-offering:

65 and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this `is' the offering of Abidan son of Gideoni.

66 On the tenth day, the prince of the sons of Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai; --

67 his offering `is' one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty `shekels'; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present;

68 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of perfume;

69 one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

70 one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;

71 and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this `is' the offering of Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.

72 On the eleventh day, the prince of the sons of Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran; --

73 his offering `is' one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty `shekels'; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present;

74 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of perfume;

75 one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

76 one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;

77 and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this `is' the offering of Pagiel son of Ocran.

78 On the twelfth day, the prince of the sons of Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan; --

79 his offering `is' one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty `shekels'; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present;

80 one golden spoon of ten `shekels', full of perfume;

81 one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

82 one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;

83 and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this `is' the offering of Ahira son of Enan.

84 This `is' the dedication of the altar, in the day of its being anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver bowls, twelve golden spoons;

85 a hundred and thirty `shekels' each silver dish, and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels `is' two thousand and four hundred `shekels', by the shekel of the sanctuary.

86 Golden spoons `are' twelve, full of perfume; ten `shekels' each spoon, by the shekel of the sanctuary; all the gold of the spoons `is' a hundred and twenty `shekels';

87 all the oxen for burnt-offering `are' twelve bullocks, rams twelve, lambs, sons of a year twelve, and their present; and kids of the goats twelve, for sin-offering;


Numbers 7:2-87 Darby English Bible (DARBY)

2 that the princes of Israel, the heads of their fathers' houses, the princes of the tribes, they that were over them that had been numbered, offered;

3 and they brought their offering before Jehovah, six covered waggons, and twelve oxen; a waggon for two princes, and an ox for each; and they presented them before the tabernacle.

4 And Jehovah spoke to Moses, saying,

5 Take it of them, and they shall be for the performance of the service of the tent of meeting, and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to each according to his service.

6 And Moses took the waggons and the oxen, and gave them to the Levites.

7 Two waggons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service;

8 and four waggons and eight oxen he gave to the sons of Merari, according to their service, -- under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

9 But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none, for the service of the sanctuary was upon them: they bore [what they carried] upon the shoulder.

10 And the princes presented the dedication-gift of the altar on the day that it was anointed; and the princes presented their offering before the altar.

11 And Jehovah said to Moses, They shall present their offering for the dedication of the altar, each prince on his day.

12 And he that presented his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah.

13 And his offering was one silver dish of the weight of a hundred and thirty [shekels], one silver bowl, of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for an oblation;

14 one cup of ten [shekels] of gold, full of incense;

15 one young bullock, one ram, one yearling lamb, for a burnt-offering;

16 one buck of the goats for a sin-offering;

17 and for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five yearling lambs. This was the offering of Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

18 On the second day offered Nethaneel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar;

19 he presented his offering; one silver dish of the weight of a hundred and thirty [shekels], one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour, mingled with oil for an oblation;

20 one cup of ten [shekels] of gold, full of incense;

21 one young bullock, one ram, one yearling lamb, for a burnt-offering;

22 one buck of the goats for a sin-offering;

23 and for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five yearling lambs. This was the offering of Nethaneel the son of Zuar.

24 On the third day, the prince of the children of Zebulun, Eliab the son of Helon:

25 his offering was one silver dish of the weight of a hundred and thirty [shekels], one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for an oblation;

26 one cup of ten [shekels] of gold, full of incense;

27 one young bullock, one ram, one yearling lamb, for a burnt-offering;

28 one buck of the goats for a sin-offering;

29 and for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five yearling lambs. This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon.

30 On the fourth day, the prince of the children of Reuben, Elizur the son of Shedeur.

31 His offering was one silver dish of the weight of a hundred and thirty [shekels], one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for an oblation;

32 one cup of ten [shekels] of gold, full of incense;

33 one young bullock, one ram, one yearling lamb, for a burnt-offering;

34 one buck of the goats for a sin-offering;

35 and for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five yearling lambs. This was the offering of Elizur, the son of Shedeur.

36 On the fifth day, the prince of the children of Simeon, Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

37 His offering was one silver dish of the weight of a hundred and thirty [shekels], one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for an oblation;

38 one cup of ten [shekels] of gold, full of incense;

39 one young bullock, one ram, one yearling lamb, for a burnt-offering;

40 one buck of the goats for a sin-offering;

41 and for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five yearling lambs. This was the offering of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

42 On the sixth day, the prince of the children of Gad, Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

43 His offering was one silver dish of the weight of a hundred and thirty [shekels], one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for an oblation;

44 one cup of ten [shekels] of gold, full of incense;

45 one young bullock, one ram, one yearling lamb, for a burnt-offering;

46 one buck of the goats for a sin-offering;

47 and for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five yearling lambs. This was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

48 On the seventh day, the prince of the children of Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud.

49 His offering was one silver dish of the weight of a hundred and thirty [shekels], one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for an oblation;

50 one cup of ten [shekels] of gold, full of incense;

51 one young bullock, one ram, one yearling lamb, for a burnt-offering;

52 one buck of the goats for a sin-offering;

53 and for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five yearling lambs. This was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.

54 On the eighth day, the prince of the children of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

55 His offering was one silver dish of the weight of a hundred and thirty [shekels], one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for an oblation;

56 one cup of ten [shekels] of gold, full of incense;

57 one young bullock, one ram, one yearling lamb, for a burnt-offering;

58 one buck of the goats for a sin-offering;

59 and for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five yearling lambs. This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

60 On the ninth day, the prince of the children of Benjamin, Abidan the son of Gideoni.

61 His offering was one silver dish of the weight of a hundred and thirty [shekels], one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for an oblation;

62 one cup of ten [shekels] of gold, full of incense;

63 one young bullock, one ram, one yearling lamb, for a burnt-offering;

64 one buck of the goats for a sin-offering;

65 and for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five yearling lambs. This was the offering of Abidan the son of Gideoni.

66 On the tenth day, the prince of the children of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

67 His offering was one silver dish of the weight of a hundred and thirty [shekels], one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for an oblation;

68 one cup of ten [shekels] of gold, full of incense;

69 one young bullock, one ram, one yearling lamb, for a burnt-offering;

70 one buck of the goats for a sin-offering;

71 and for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five yearling lambs. This was the offering of Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

72 On the eleventh day, the prince of the children of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ocran.

73 His offering was one silver dish of the weight of a hundred and thirty [shekels], one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for an oblation;

74 one cup of ten [shekels] of gold, full of incense;

75 one young bullock, one ram, one yearling lamb, for a burnt-offering;

76 one buck of the goats for a sin-offering;

77 and for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five yearling lambs. This was the offering of Pagiel the son of Ocran.

78 On the twelfth day, the prince of the children of Naphtali, Ahira the son of Enan.

79 His offering was one silver dish of the weight of a hundred and thirty [shekels], one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for an oblation;

80 one cup of ten [shekels] of gold, full of incense;

81 one young bullock, one ram, one yearling lamb, for a burnt-offering;

82 one buck of the goats for a sin-offering;

83 and for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five yearling lambs. This was the offering of Ahira the son of Enan.

84 This was the dedication-gift of the altar, on the day when it was anointed, from the princes of Israel: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver bowls, twelve cups of gold:

85 each silver dish of a hundred and thirty [shekels], and each bowl seventy: all the silver of the vessels was two thousand four hundred [shekels] according to the shekel of the sanctuary;

86 twelve golden cups full of incense, each cup of ten [shekels], according to the shekel of the sanctuary: all the gold of the cups, a hundred and twenty [shekels].

87 All the cattle for the burnt-offering was: twelve bullocks, twelve rams, twelve yearling lambs and their oblation; and twelve bucks of the goats for a sin-offering.


Numbers 7:2-87 World English Bible (WEB)

2 that the princes of Israel, the heads of their fathers' houses, offered. These were the princes of the tribes. These are they who were over those who were numbered:

3 and they brought their offering before Yahweh, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for every two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they presented them before the tabernacle.

4 Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

5 "Accept these from them, that they may be used in doing the service of the Tent of Meeting; and you shall give them to the Levites, to every man according to his service."

6 Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them to the Levites.

7 He gave two wagons and four oxen to the sons of Gershon, according to their service:

8 and he gave four wagons and eight oxen to the sons of Merari, according to their service, under the direction of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

9 But to the sons of Kohath he gave none, because the service of the sanctuary belonged to them; they carried it on their shoulders.

10 The princes gave offerings for the dedication of the altar in the day that it was anointed, even the princes gave their offerings before the altar.

11 Yahweh said to Moses, "They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedication of the altar."

12 He who offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah,

13 and his offering was: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering;

14 one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;

15 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

16 one male goat for a sin offering;

17 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

18 On the second day Nethanel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, gave his offering.

19 He offered for his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering;

20 one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;

21 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

22 one male goat for a sin offering;

23 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar.

24 On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun

25 gave his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was a hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering;

26 one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;

27 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

28 one male goat for a sin offering;

29 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon.

30 On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben

31 gave his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering;

32 one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;

33 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

34 one male goat for a sin offering;

35 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur.

36 On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon

37 gave his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering;

38 one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;

39 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

40 one male goat for a sin offering;

41 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old: this was the offering of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

42 On the sixth day, Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad

43 gave his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering;

44 one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;

45 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

46 one male goat for a sin offering;

47 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

48 On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim

49 gave his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering;

50 one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;

51 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

52 one male goat for a sin offering;

53 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.

54 On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh

55 gave his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering;

56 one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;

57 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

58 one male goat for a sin offering;

59 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

60 On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin

61 gave his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering;

62 one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;

63 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

64 one male goat for a sin offering;

65 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Abidan the son of Gideoni.

66 On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan

67 gave his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering;

68 one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;

69 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

70 one male goat for a sin offering;

71 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

72 On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ochran, prince of the children of Asher

73 gave his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering;

74 one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;

75 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

76 one male goat for a sin offering;

77 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Pagiel the son of Ochran.

78 On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali

79 gave his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering;

80 one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;

81 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

82 one male goat for a sin offering;

83 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahira the son of Enan.

84 This was the dedication of the altar, on the day when it was anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, twelve golden ladles;

85 each silver platter weighing one hundred thirty shekels, and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels two thousand four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary;

86 the twelve golden ladles, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary; all the gold of the ladles weighed one hundred twenty shekels;

87 all the oxen for the burnt offering twelve bulls, the rams twelve, the male lambs a year old twelve, and their meal offering; and the male goats for a sin offering twelve;


Numbers 7:2-87 Bible in Basic English (BBE)

2 Then the chiefs of Israel, the heads of their fathers' houses, made offerings; these were the chiefs of the tribes, who were over those who were numbered.

3 And they came with their offerings before the Lord, six covered carts and twelve oxen; a cart for every two of the chiefs, and for every one an ox.

4 And the Lord said to Moses,

5 Take the things from them, to be used for the work of the Tent of meeting; and give them to the Levites, to every man what is needed for his work.

6 So Moses took the carts and the oxen and gave them to the Levites.

7 Two carts and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon for their work;

8 And four carts and eight oxen he gave to the sons of Merari for their work, under the direction of Ithamar, the son of Aaron the priest.

9 But to the sons of Kohath he gave nothing; because they had the care of the holy place, taking it about on their backs.

10 And the chiefs gave an offering for the altar on the day when the holy oil was put on it; they made their offering before the altar.

11 And the Lord said to Moses, Let every chief on his day give his offering to make the altar holy.

12 And he who made his offering on the first day was Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:

13 And his offering was one silver plate, a hundred and thirty shekels in weight, one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the scale of the holy place; the two of them full of the best meal mixed with oil for a meal offering;

14 One gold spoon of ten shekels, full of spice for burning;

15 One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;

16 One male of the goats for a sin-offering;

17 And for the peace-offerings, two oxen, five male sheep, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nahshon, the son of Amminadab.

18 On the second day Nethanel, the son of Zuar, chief of Issachar, made his offering:

19 He gave one silver plate, a hundred and thirty shekels in weight, one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the scale of the holy place; the two of them full of the best meal mixed with oil for a meal offering;

20 One gold spoon of ten shekels, full of spice;

21 One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;

22 One male of the goats for a sin-offering;

23 And for the peace-offerings, two oxen, five male sheep, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nethanel, the son of Zuar.

24 On the third day Eliab, the son of Helon, chief of the children of Zebulun:

25 His offering was one silver plate, a hundred and thirty shekels in weight, one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the scale of the holy place; the two of them full of the best meal mixed with oil for a meal offering;

26 One gold spoon of ten shekels, full of spice;

27 One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;

28 One male of the goats for a sin-offering;

29 And for the peace-offerings, two oxen, five male sheep, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliab, the son of Helon.

30 On the fourth day Elizur, the son of Shedeur, chief of the children of Reuben:

31 His offering was one silver plate, a hundred and thirty shekels in weight, one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the scale of the holy place; the two of them full of the best meal mixed with oil for a meal offering;

32 One gold spoon of ten shekels, full of spice;

33 One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;

34 One male of the goats for a sin-offering;

35 And for the peace-offerings, two oxen, five male sheep, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elizur, the son of Shedeur.

36 On the fifth day Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, chief of the children of Simeon:

37 His offering was one silver plate, a hundred and thirty shekels in weight, one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the scale of the holy place; the two of them full of the best meal mixed with oil for a meal offering;

38 One gold spoon of ten shekels, full of spice;

39 One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;

40 One male of the goats for a sin-offering;

41 And for the peace-offerings, two oxen, five male sheep, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai.

42 On the sixth day Eliasaph, the son of Reuel, chief of the children of Gad:

43 His offering was one silver plate, a hundred and thirty shekels in weight, one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the scale of the holy place; the two of them full of the best meal mixed with oil for a meal offering;

44 One gold spoon of ten shekels, full of spice;

45 One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;

46 One male of the goats for a sin-offering;

47 And for the peace-offerings, two oxen, five male sheep, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliasaph, the son of Reuel

48 On the seventh day Elishama, the son of Ammihud, chief of the children of Ephraim:

49 His offering was one silver plate, a hundred and thirty shekels in weight, one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the scale of the holy place; the two of them full of the best meal mixed with oil for a meal offering;

50 One gold spoon of ten shekels, full of spice;

51 One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;

52 One male of the goats for a sin-offering;

53 And for the peace-offerings, two oxen, five male sheep, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elishama, the son of Ammihud.

54 On the eighth day Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur, chief of the children of Manasseh:

55 His offering was one silver plate, a hundred and thirty shekels in weight, one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the scale of the holy place; the two of them full of the best meal mixed with oil for a meal offering;

56 One gold spoon of ten shekels, full of spice;

57 One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;

58 One male of the goats for a sin-offering;

59 And for the peace-offerings, two oxen, five male sheep, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur.

60 On the ninth day Abidan, the son of Gideoni, chief of the children of Benjamin:

61 His offering was one silver plate, a hundred and thirty shekels in weight, one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the scale of the holy place; the two of them full of the best meal mixed with oil for a meal offering;

62 One gold spoon of ten shekels, full of spice;

63 One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year for a burned offering;

64 One male of the goats for a sin-offering;

65 And for the peace-offerings, two oxen, five male sheep, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Abidan, the son of Gideoni.

66 On the tenth day Ahiezer; the son of Ammishaddai, chief of the children of Dan:

67 His offering was one silver plate, a hundred and thirty shekels in weight, one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the scale of the holy place; the two of them full of the best meal mixed with oil for a meal offering;

68 One gold spoon of ten shekels, full of spice;

69 One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;

70 One male of the goats for a sin-offering;

71 And for the peace-offerings, two oxen, five male sheep, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Ahiezer, the son of Ammishaddai.

72 On the eleventh day Pagiel, the son of Ochran, chief of the children of Asher:

73 His offering was one silver plate; a hundred and thirty shekels in weight, one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the scale of the holy place; the two of them full of the best meal mixed with oil for a meal offering;

74 One gold spoon of ten shekels, full of spice;

75 One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;

76 One male of the goats for a sin-offering;

77 And for the peace-offerings, two oxen, five male sheep, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Pagiel, the son of Ochran.

78 On the twelfth day Ahira, the son of Enan, chief of the children of Naphtali:

79 His offering was one silver plate, a hundred and thirty shekels in weight, one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the scale of the holy place; the two of them full of the best meal mixed with oil for a meal offering;

80 One gold spoon of ten shekels, full of spice;

81 One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;

82 One male of the goats for a sin-offering;

83 And for the peace-offerings, two oxen, five male sheep, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Ahira, the son of Enan.

84 These were the offerings given for the altar by the chiefs of Israel, when the holy oil was put on it: twelve silver plates, twelve silver basins, twelve gold spoons;

85 The weight of every silver plate was a hundred and thirty shekels, and of every basin seventy; the weight of all the silver of the vessels was two thousand and four hundred shekels, by the scale of the holy place;

86 The weight of the twelve gold spoons of spice for burning was ten shekels for every one, by the scale of the holy place; all the gold of the spoons was a hundred and twenty shekels;

87 All the oxen, for the burned offering were twelve, the male sheep twelve, the he-lambs of the first year twelve, with their meal offering; and the males of the goats for sin-offering twelve;

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Chapter 7

God having set up house (as it were) in the midst of the camp of Israel, the princes of Israel here come a visiting with their presents, as tenants to their landlord, in the name of their respective tribes.

  • I. They brought presents,
    • 1. Upon the dedication of the tabernacle, for the service of that (v. 1-9).
    • 2. Upon the dedication of the altar, for the use of that (v. 10-88). And,
  • II. God graciously signified his acceptance of them (v. 89). The two foregoing chapters were the records of additional laws which God gave to Israel, this is the history of the additional services which Israel performed to God.

Num 7:1-9

Here is the offering of the princes to the service of the tabernacle. Observe,

  • I. When it was; not till it was fully set up, v. 1. When all things were done both about the tabernacle itself, and the camp of Israel which surrounded it, according to the directions given, then they began their presents, probably about the eighth day of the second month. Note, Necessary observances must always take place of free-will offerings: first those, and then these.
  • II. Who it was that offered: The princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, v. 2. Note, Those that are above others in power and dignity ought to go before others, and endeavour to go beyond them, in every thing that is good. The more any are advanced the more is expected from them, on account of the greater opportunity they have of serving God and their generation. What are wealth and authority good for, but as they enable a man to do so much the more good in the world?
  • III. What was offered: six wagons, with each of them a yoke of oxen to draw them, v. 3. Doubtless these wagons were agreeable to the rest of the furniture of the tabernacle and its appurtenances, the best of the kind, like the carriages which great princes use when they go in procession. Some think that God, by Moses, intimated to them what they should bring, or their own consideration perhaps suggested to them to make this present. Though God's wisdom had ordained all the essentials of the tabernacle, yet it seems these accidental conveniences were left to be provided by their own discretion, which was to set in order that which was wanting (Tit. 1:5), and these wagons were not refused, though no pattern of them was shown to Moses in the mount. Note, It must not be expected that the divine institution of ordinances should descend to all those circumstances which are determinable, and are fit to be left alterable, by human prudence, that wisdom which is profitable to direct. Observe, No sooner is the tabernacle fully set up than this provision is made for the removal of it. Note, Even when we are but just settled in the world, and think we are beginning to take root, we must be preparing for changes and removes, especially for the great change. While we are here in this world, every thing must be accommodated to a militant and movable state. When the tabernacle was framing, the princes were very generous in their offerings, for then they brought precious stones, and stones to be set (Ex. 35:27), yet now they bring more presents. Note, Those that have done good should study to abound therein yet more and more, and not be weary of well-doing.
  • IV. How the offering was disposed of, and what use was made of it: the wagons and oxen were given to the Levites, to be used in carrying the tabernacle, both for their ease (for God would not have any of his servants overburdened with work), and for the more safe and right conveyance of the several parts of the tabernacle, which would be best kept together, and sheltered from the weather, in wagons.
    • 1. The Gershonites, that had the light carriage, the curtains and hangings, had but two wagons, and two yoke of oxen (v. 7); when they had loaded these, they must carry the rest, if any remained, upon their shoulders.
    • 2. The Merarites, that had the heavy carriage, and that which was most unwieldy, the boards, pillars, sockets, etc., had four wagons, and four yoke of oxen allotted them (v. 8); and yet, if they had not more wagons of their own, they would be obliged to carry a great deal upon their backs too, for the silver sockets alone weighed 100 talents, which was above four tons, and that was enough to load four wagons that were drawn but by one yoke of oxen a-piece. But each socket being a talent weight, which is about a man's burden (as appears, 2 Ki. 5:23) probably they carried those on their backs, and put the boards and pillars into the wagons. Observe here, How God wisely and graciously ordered the most strength to those that had the most work. Each had wagons according to their service. Whatever burden God in his providence lays upon us, he will by his sufficient grace proportion the strength to it, 1 Co. 10:13.
    • 3. The Kohathites, that had the most sacred carriage, had no wagons at all, because they were to carry their charge upon their shoulders (v. 9), with a particular care and veneration. When in David's time they carried the ark in a cart, God made them to know to their terror, by the death of Uzza, that they did not seek him in the due order. See 1 Chr. 15:13.

Num 7:10-89

We have here an account of the great solemnity of dedicating the altars, both that of burnt-offerings and that of incense; they had been sanctified before, when they were anointed (Lev. 8:10, 11), but now they were handselled, as it were, by the princes, with their free-will offerings. They began the use of them with rich presents, great expressions of joy and gladness, and extraordinary respect to those tokens of God's presence with them. Now observe here,

  • I. That the princes and great men were first and forwardest in the service of God. Those that are entitled to precedency should go before in good works, and that is true honour. Here is an example to the nobility and gentry, those that are in authority and of the first rank in their country; they ought to improve their honour and power, their estate and interest, for the promoting of religion, and the service of God, in the places where they live. It is justly expected that those who have more than others should do more good than others with what they have, else they are unfaithful stewards, and will not make up their account with joy. Nay, great men must not only with their wealth and power assist and protect those that serve God, but they must make conscience of being devout and religious themselves, and employing themselves in the exercises of piety, which will greatly redound to the honour of God (Ps. 138:4, 5), and have a good influence upon others, who will be the more easily persuaded to acts of devotion when they see them thus brought into reputation. It is certain that the greatest of men is less than the least of the ordinances of God; nor are the meanest services of religion any disparagement to those that make the greatest figure in the world.
  • II. The offerings they brought were very rich and valuable, so rich that some think there was not so great a difference in estate between them and others as that they were able to bear the expense of them themselves, but that the heads of each tribe contributed to the offering which their prince brought.
    • 1. They brought some things to remain for standing service, twelve large silver dishes, each about sixty ounces weight, as many large silver cups, or bowls, of about thirty-five ounces-the former to be used for the meat-offerings, the latter for the drink-offerings-the former for the flesh of the sacrifices, the latter for the blood. The latter was God's table (as it were), and it was fit that so great a King should be served in plate. The golden spoons being filled with incense were intended, it is probable, for the service of the golden altar, for both the altars were anointed at the same time. Note, In works of piety and charity we ought to be generous according as our ability is. He that is the best should be served with the best we have. The Israelites indeed might well afford to part with their gold and silver in abundance to the service of the sanctuary, for they needed it not to buy meat and victual their camp, being daily fed with bread from heaven; nor did they need it to buy land, or pay their army, for they were shortly to be put in possession of Canaan.
    • 2. They brought some things to be used immediately, offerings of each sort, burnt-offerings, sin-offerings, and a great many peace-offerings (on part of which they were to feast with their friends), and the meat-offerings that were to be annexed to them. Hereby they signified their thankful acceptance of, and cheerful submission to, all those laws concerning the sacrifices which God had lately by Moses delivered to them. And, though it was a time of joy and rejoicing, yet it is observable that still in the midst of their sacrifices we find a sin-offering. Since in our best services we are conscious to ourselves that there is a mixture of sin, it is fit that there should be even in our most joyful services a mixture of repentance. In all our approaches to God, we must by faith have an eye to Christ as the great sin-offering, and make mention of him.
    • 3. They brought their offerings each on a separate day, in the order that they had been lately put into, so that the solemnity lasted twelve days. So God appointed (v. 11): They shall bring their offering, each prince on his day, and so they did. One sabbath must needs fall within the twelve days, if not two, but it should seem they did not intermit on the sabbath, for it was holy work, proper enough for a holy day. God appointed that it should thus be done on several days,
      • (1.) That solemnity might be prolonged, and so might be universally taken notice of by all Israel, and the remembrance of it more effectually preserved.
      • (2.) That an equal honour might thereby be put upon each tribe respectively; in Aaron's breast-plate each had his precious stone, so in this offering each had his day.
      • (3.) Thus it would be done more decently and in order; God's work should not be done confusedly, and in a hurry; take time, and we shall have done the sooner, or at least we shall have done the better.
      • (4.) God hereby signified how much pleased he is, and how much pleased we should be, with the exercises of piety and devotion. The repetition of them should be a continual pleasure to us, and we must not be weary of well doing. If extraordinary service be required to be done for twelve days together, we must not shrink from it, nor call it a task and a burden.
      • (5.) The priests and Levites, having this occasion to offer the same sacrifices, and those some of every sort, every day, for so many days together, would have their hands well set in, and would be well versed in the laws concerning them.
      • (6.) The peace-offerings were all to be eaten the same day they were offered, and two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, and five lambs, were enough for one day's festival; had there been more, especially if all had been brought on one day, there might have been danger of excess. The virtue of temperance must not be left, under pretence of the religion of feasting.
    • 4. All their offerings were exactly the same, without any variation, though it is probable that neither the princes nor the tribes were all alike rich; but thus it was intimated that all the tribes of Israel had an equal share in the altar, and an equal interest in the sacrifices that were offered upon it. Though one tribe was posted more honourably in the camp than another, yet they and their services were all alike acceptable to God. Nor must we have faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect to persons, Jam. 2:1.
    • 5. Nahshon, the prince of the tribe of Judah, offered first, because God had given that tribe the first post of honour in the camp; and the rest of the tribes acquiesced, and offered in the same order in which God had appointed them to encamp. Judah, of which tribe Christ came, first, and then the rest; thus, in the dedication of souls to God, every man is presented in his own order, Christ the first-fruits, 1 Co. 15:23. Some observe that Nahshon is the only one that is not expressly called a prince (v. 12), which the Jews give this account of: he is not called a prince, that he might not be puffed up because he offered first; and all the others are called princes because they (though some of them of the elder house) submitted, and offered after him. Or, because the title of prince of Judah did more properly belong to Christ, for unto him shall the gathering of the people be.
    • 6. Though the offerings were all the same, yet the account of them is repeated at large for each tribe, in the same words. We are sure there are no vain repetitions in scripture; what then shall we make of these repetitions? Might it not have served to say of this noble jury that the same offering which their foreman brought each on his day brought likewise? No, God would have it specified for each tribe: and why so?
      • (1.) It was for the encouragement of these princes, and of their respective tribes, that each of their offerings being recorded at large no slight might seem to be put upon them; for rich and poor meet together before God.
      • (2.) It was for the encouragement of all generous acts of piety and charity, by letting us know that what is so given is lent to the Lord, and he carefully records it, with every one's name prefixed to his gift, because what is so given he will pay again, and even a cup of cold water shall have its reward. He is not unrighteous, to forget either the cost or the labour of love, Heb. 6:10. We find Christ taking particular notice of what was cast into the treasury, Mk. 12:41. Though what is offered be but little, though it be a contribution to the charity of others, yet if it be according to our ability it shall be recorded, that it may be recompensed in the resurrection of the just.
    • 7. The sum total is added at the foot of the account (v. 84-88), to show how much God was pleased with the mention of his freewill-offerings, and what a great deal they amounted to in the whole, when every prince brought in his quota! How greatly would the sanctuary of God be enriched and beautified if all would in their places do their part towards it, by exemplary purity and devotion, extensive charity, and universal usefulness!
    • 8. God signified his gracious acceptance of these presents that were brought him, by speaking familiarly to Moses, as a man speaks to his friend, from off the mercy-seat (v. 89, ch. 12:8); and in speaking to him he did in effect speak to all Israel, showing them this token for good, Ps. 103:7. Note, By this we may know that God hears and accepts our prayers if he gives us grace to hear and receive his word, for thus our communion with him is maintained and kept up. I know not why we may not suppose that upon each of the days on which these offerings were brought (probably while the priests and offerers were feasting upon the peace-offerings) Moses was in the tabernacle, receiving some of those laws and orders which we have already met with in this and the foregoing book. And here the excellent bishop Patrick observes that God's speaking to Moses thus by an audible articulate voice, as if he had been clothed with a holy body, might be looked upon as an earnest of the incarnation of the Son of God in the fulness of time, when the Word should be made flesh, and speak in the language of the sons of men. For, however God at sundry times and in divers manners spoke unto the fathers, he has in these last days spoken unto us by his Son. And that he who now spoke to Moses, as the shechinah or divine Majesty, from between the cherubim, was the eternal Word, the second person in the Trinity, was the pious conjecture of many of the ancients; for all God's communion with man is by his Son, by whom he made the world, and rules the church, and who is the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever.