Numbers 7:54

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites, drew near.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Free Bible Version

The eighth day Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur, the leader of the tribe of Manasseh, came forward.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh [Causing to forget]

Unlocked Literal Bible

On the eighth day, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, leader of the descendants of Manasseh, offered his sacrifice.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Context

Offerings of Dedication

⁵³and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.⁵⁴On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites, drew near.⁵⁵His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;

Summary

In Numbers 7:54, we see the dedication of the altar by the leaders of Israel. Each leader brought offerings for the dedication of the altar, demonstrating their commitment to God and the community. This act symbolized the unity and worship of the entire nation, as each tribe's leader participated in this significant event. The offerings presented were identical, emphasizing the equality and shared responsibility among the tribes. This dedication ceremony marked a pivotal moment in Israel's journey, solidifying their devotion to God and His sanctuary.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

All the oxen for the burnt offering were twelve bullocks,.... According to the number of the princes and their tribes, and so: the rams twelve, the lambs of the first year twelve; which were also for the burnt offering: with their meat offering; which always went along with the burnt offering: and the kids of the goats, for a sin offering, twelve; thus the twelve princes, and by them the twelve tribes, expressed their faith in Christ, the antitype of those sacrifices, and their hope of his coming into the world to be a sacrifice for sin, and of their atonement, reconciliation, peace, pardon, and salvation by him; see Act 26:6.