1 And it came to pass on the day that Moses had fully set up the tabernacle, and had anointed it, and sanctified it, and all the instruments thereof, both the altar and all the vessels thereof, and had anointed them, and sanctified them;
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.
88 And all the oxen for the sacrifice of the peace offerings were twenty and four bullocks, the rams sixty, the he goats sixty, the lambs of the first year sixty. This was the dedication of the altar, after that it was anointed.
89 And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubim: and he spake unto him.
The seventh chapter of the book of Numbers in the King James Version (KJV) Holy Bible is a continuation of the detailed account of the census of the Israelites. It also narrates the consecration of the Levites for their service in the tabernacle and the presentation of offerings by the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel. This chapter also highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands and the role of the Levites as mediators between God and His people.
1. Census and Organization of the Israelites
2. Consecration of the Levites
3. Presentation of Offerings
4. Obedience to God's Commands
5. Role of the Levites as Mediators
In the previous chapters, God commanded Moses to take a census of the Israelites and organize them according to their tribes and families. In this chapter, the leaders of each tribe are instructed to bring offerings for the dedication of the altar and the anointing of the tabernacle and its furnishings. These offerings were to be presented on behalf of the entire tribe, symbolizing their commitment to God and their unity as a nation.
The chapter begins with the leaders of the tribes bringing their offerings to the tabernacle. Each leader brings the same offerings, consisting of silver and gold objects, animals for sacrifice, and other items necessary for the service in the tabernacle. The total value of these offerings was significant, demonstrating the wealth and generosity of the Israelites. The leaders also bring wagons and oxen for the Levites to use in their service.
God then speaks to Moses, telling him to accept the offerings and use them for the service of the tabernacle. He also instructs Moses to consecrate the Levites for their service in the tabernacle. This ceremony involved sprinkling them with water and shaving their entire bodies to symbolize their purification and dedication to God. The Levites were set apart from the rest of the Israelites to serve as mediators between God and His people.
The Levites were from the tribe of Levi, and they were chosen by God to serve in the tabernacle because of their loyalty and obedience during the incident of the golden calf. They were responsible for the maintenance and transportation of the tabernacle, as well as assisting the priests in their duties. The Levites were also responsible for teaching the people God's laws and leading them in worship.
After the consecration of the Levites, God tells Moses to use them as substitutes for the firstborn sons of the Israelites. This was a reminder of the Passover, when God spared the firstborn sons of the Israelites while punishing the firstborn sons of the Egyptians. As a result, the Levites were dedicated to God and chosen to serve in place of the firstborn sons.
The chapter ends with a repetition of the offerings presented by the leaders of the tribes, emphasizing the importance of each tribe and their contributions to the service of God. The total value of the offerings was recorded and used as a reference for future offerings and sacrifices.
1. Obedience to God's Commands
Throughout this chapter, the importance of obedience to God's commands is highlighted. The leaders of the tribes obeyed God's instructions to bring offerings for the dedication of the altar and the consecration of the Levites. The Levites also faithfully carried out their duties and were obedient to God's call to serve. This serves as a reminder for us to obey God's commands and trust in His plan for our lives.
2. The Role of the Levites as Mediators
The Levites were chosen by God to serve as mediators between Him and His people. They were responsible for teaching the people God's laws and leading them in worship. This role foreshadows the role of Jesus Christ as the ultimate mediator between God and humanity. Through His sacrifice, Jesus reconciled us with God and paved the way for us to have a direct relationship with Him.
3. Unity and Dedication of the Israelites
The offerings presented by the leaders of the tribes symbolize the unity and dedication of the Israelites to God. Each tribe contributed equally, highlighting their commitment to serving God and their unity as a nation. This serves as a reminder for us to come together in unity and dedication to serve God and His people.
4. The Value of Offerings
The offerings presented by the leaders of the tribes were of significant value. This demonstrates the Israelites' willingness to give generously to God and their recognition of His sovereignty. It also serves as a reminder for us to give our best to God and to trust in His provision for our lives.
5. The Importance of Consecration
The consecration of the Levites highlights the importance of being set apart for God's service. They were purified and dedicated to God, representing their commitment to serve Him wholeheartedly. This also serves as a reminder for us to consecrate ourselves to God and to seek His will for our lives.
The themes and messages in the seventh chapter of Numbers are still relevant to us today. We are reminded of the importance of obedience to God's commands, the role of Jesus as our mediator, and the value of unity and dedication in serving God. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of giving our best to God and consecrating ourselves for His service. As we study this chapter, we are reminded of the importance of our relationship with God and our commitment to following His will.
Furthermore, the chapter also highlights the significance of the Levites in the Old Testament and their role in the tabernacle. In today's context, we can see the relevance of this role in the church, where there are leaders and members who are called to serve and lead God's people. Just like the Levites, these individuals are set apart for God's service and are responsible for teaching and guiding others in their faith.
Finally, the offerings presented in this chapter remind us of the importance of giving back to God and supporting His work. We are called to give generously, not just in terms of material possessions, but also in our time and talents. By doing so, we are demonstrating our commitment and dedication to God's kingdom.
The seventh chapter of the book of Numbers in the KJV Holy Bible is a significant chapter that highlights the importance of obedience, unity, and dedication in serving God. It also emphasizes the role of the Levites as mediators between God and His people and the value of offerings and consecration. These themes and messages are still relevant to us today, reminding us of the importance of our relationship with God and our commitment to serving Him and His people. As we study this chapter, may we be inspired to live a life of obedience, unity, and dedication to God's will.
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