Numbers 7:60
Numbers 7:60 in Multiple Translations
On the ninth day Abidan son of Gideoni, the leader of the Benjamites, drew near.
¶ On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin, offered:
On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin:
On the ninth day Abidan, the son of Gideoni, chief of the children of Benjamin:
The ninth day Abidan, son of Gideoni, the leader of the tribe of Benjamin, came forward.
The ninth day Abidan the sonne of Gideoni prince of the children of Beniamin offered.
On the ninth day, the prince of the sons of Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni; —
On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin,
On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin, offered :
The ninth day the prince of the sons of Benjamin, Abidan the son of Gedeon,
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 7:60
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Numbers 7:60 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בַּ/יּוֹם֙
הַ/תְּשִׁיעִ֔י
נָשִׂ֖יא
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
בִנְיָמִ֑ן
אֲבִידָ֖ן
בֶּן
גִּדְעֹנִֽי
בַּ/יּוֹם֙
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/תְּשִׁיעִ֔י
tᵉshîyʻîy
H8671
ninth
Art | Adj
נָשִׂ֖יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
N-ms
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
בִנְיָמִ֑ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
Benjamin
N-proper
אֲבִידָ֖ן
ʼĂbîydân
H27
Abidan
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
גִּדְעֹנִֽי
Gidʻônîy
H1441
Gideoni
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 7:60
בַּ/יּוֹם֙
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/תְּשִׁיעִ֔י
tᵉshîyʻîy
H8671
"ninth"
Art | Adj
In biblical Hebrew, this word represents the number nine in ordinal form, meaning something is ninth in a sequence or list. It is used to count events or items.
Definition: ninth (as ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: ninth. See also: Leviticus 25:22; Ezra 10:9; Jeremiah 36:9.
נָשִׂ֖יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
"leader"
N-ms
This word refers to a leader or a high-ranking official, like a king or a captain. It can also describe a rising mist, as seen in Isaiah 60:13. In the Bible, it often symbolizes power and authority.
Definition: one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. See also: Genesis 17:20; Numbers 34:26; Psalms 135:7.
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בִנְיָמִ֑ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
"Benjamin"
N-proper
Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.
Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.
אֲבִידָ֖ן
ʼĂbîydân
H27
"Abidan"
N-proper
Abidan was an Israelite prince, son of Gideoni, and his name means my father is judge. He was a ruler of the tribe of Benjamin and is mentioned in the book of Numbers. Abidan played a significant role in the Israelites' journey.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.11; son of: Gideoni (H1441) § Abidan = "my father is judge" a prince (ruler) of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Abidan. See also: Numbers 1:11; Numbers 7:60; Numbers 10:24.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
גִּדְעֹנִֽי
Gidʻônîy
H1441
"Gideoni"
N-proper
Gideoni was an Israelite living during the time of the Exodus, mentioned in Numbers 1:11 as the father of Abidan. His name means 'my hewer' and he was a Benjamite. Gideoni is first introduced in the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.11; father of: Abidan (H0027) § Gideoni = "my hewer" a Benjamite, father of Abidan
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Gideoni. See also: Numbers 1:11; Numbers 7:60; Numbers 10:24.
Study Notes — Numbers 7:60
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
58one male goat for a sin offering;
59and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.
60On the ninth day Abidan son of Gideoni, the leader of the Benjamites, drew near.
61His 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; 62one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:11 | from Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni; |
| 2 | Numbers 2:22 | Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni, |
Numbers 7:60 Summary
[This verse, Numbers 7:60, tells us about Abidan, the leader of the Benjamites, who came to present his offering to the Lord on the ninth day of the dedication of the altar. This was a special time of worship and dedication, where the leaders of the tribes of Israel brought gifts to the Lord, as seen in Numbers 7:1-89. Just like Abidan, we can come to the Lord with our own offerings, whether that's our time, our talents, or our resources, as an act of worship and dedication, as described in Psalms 96:8-9 and Romans 12:1-2. By doing so, we can draw near to the Lord and dedicate ourselves to His service, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Abidan son of Gideoni?
Abidan son of Gideoni was the leader of the Benjamites, as mentioned in Numbers 7:60, and he represented his tribe in the offerings to the Lord, similar to how other leaders represented their tribes, as seen in Numbers 1:4 and Numbers 7:1-89.
What is the significance of the ninth day in Numbers 7:60?
The ninth day in Numbers 7:60 refers to the ninth day of the dedication of the altar, during which the leaders of the tribes of Israel presented their offerings to the Lord, as part of the twelve-day dedication ceremony described in Numbers 7:1-89, which followed the pattern of consecration outlined in Exodus 40:17 and Leviticus 8:1-36.
Why did the leaders of the tribes of Israel bring offerings to the Lord?
The leaders of the tribes of Israel brought offerings to the Lord as an act of worship and to dedicate themselves and their tribes to the Lord's service, as seen in Numbers 7:1-89, and this practice is rooted in the instructions given in Exodus 25:1-8 and Exodus 35:4-9, where the Lord asked the Israelites to bring offerings for the construction of the tabernacle.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, as described in the book of Numbers, and it reflects the themes of worship, sacrifice, and dedication that are found throughout the Bible, such as in Psalms 96:8-9 and Hebrews 13:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'draw near' to the Lord, as Abidan did in Numbers 7:60, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How can I, like Abidan, present myself and my resources to the Lord as an act of worship, as seen in Romans 12:1-2?
- What are some ways that I can dedicate myself to the Lord's service, just as the leaders of the tribes of Israel did in Numbers 7:1-89?
- How does the concept of sacrifice and offering, as seen in Numbers 7:60, relate to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as described in Hebrews 9:1-14 and Hebrews 10:1-18?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:60
On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin, [offered]. See Numbers 1:11.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:60
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