Numbers 7:66
Numbers 7:66 in Multiple Translations
On the tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, the leader of the Danites, drew near.
¶ On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan, offered:
On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan:
On the tenth day Ahiezer; the son of Ammishaddai, chief of the children of Dan:
The tenth day Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai, the leader of the tribe of Dan, came forward.
The tenth day Ahiezer the sonne of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan offred.
On the tenth day, the prince of the sons of Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai; —
On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan,
On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan, offered :
The tenth day the prince of the sons of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammisaddai,
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 7:66
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Numbers 7:66 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בַּ/יּוֹם֙
הָ/עֲשִׂירִ֔י
נָשִׂ֖יא
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
דָ֑ן
אֲחִיעֶ֖זֶר
בֶּן
עַמִּישַׁדָּֽי
בַּ/יּוֹם֙
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הָ/עֲשִׂירִ֔י
ʻăsîyrîy
H6224
tenth
Art | Adj
נָשִׂ֖יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
N-ms
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
דָ֑ן
Dân
H1835
Dan
N-proper
אֲחִיעֶ֖זֶר
ʼĂchîyʻezer
H295
Ahiezer
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עַמִּישַׁדָּֽי
ʻAmmîyshadday
H5996
Ammishaddai
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 7:66
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.
הָ/עֲשִׂירִ֔י
ʻăsîyrîy
H6224
"tenth"
Art | Adj
The Hebrew word for 'tenth' is used to describe a tenth part of something, like a tenth of one's income. It can also refer to the tenth month of the year. In English Bibles, it is often translated as 'tenth' or 'tenth part'.
Definition: 1) ordinal number 1a) a tenth
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: tenth (part). See also: Genesis 8:5; 1 Chronicles 25:17; Isaiah 6:13.
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.
דָ֑ן
Dân
H1835
"Dan"
N-proper
Dan was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Dan was known for its skills in warfare and is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Dan living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.6; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Naphtali (H5321); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hushim (H2366B) § Dan = "a judge" 1) the 5th son of Jacob, the 1st of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid 2) the tribe descended from Dan, the son of Jacob 3) a city in Dan, the most northern landmark of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: Daniel See also: Genesis 14:14; Judges 13:25; Jeremiah 4:15.
אֲחִיעֶ֖זֶר
ʼĂchîyʻezer
H295
"Ahiezer"
N-proper
Ahiezer means 'my brother is help' and refers to two Israelites, one a Danite chief who helped Moses and another who was one of David's heroes. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:3. Ahiezer was the son of Shemaah and brother of Joash.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.3; son of: Shemaah (H8094); brother of: Joash (H3101L) § Ahiezer = "my brother is help" 1) a Danite chief who assisted Moses 2) a Danite chief, one of David's heroes
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Ahiezer. See also: Numbers 1:12; Numbers 7:71; 1 Chronicles 12:3.
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.
עַמִּישַׁדָּֽי
ʻAmmîyshadday
H5996
"Ammishaddai"
N-proper
Ammishaddai means my kinsman is Almighty, the name of an Israelite who lived during the time of the Exodus. He was the father of Ahiezer, a prince of the tribe of Dan, and is mentioned in Numbers 1:12. Ammishaddai's name reflects his trust in God's power and might.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.12; father of: Ahiezer (H0295) § Ammishaddai = "my kinsman is Almighty" father of Ahiezer, prince of the tribe of Dan at the time of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ammishaddai. See also: Numbers 1:12; Numbers 7:66; Numbers 10:25.
Study Notes — Numbers 7:66
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
64one male goat for a sin offering;
65and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Abidan son of Gideoni.
66On the tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, the leader of the Danites, drew near.
67His 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; 68one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:12 | from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai; |
| 2 | Numbers 2:25 | On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, |
Numbers 7:66 Summary
[Numbers 7:66 tells us that Ahiezer, the leader of the Danites, presented his offering on the tenth day of the dedication of the altar. This shows us the importance of obedience and faithfulness, as Ahiezer followed God's instructions and presented his offering at the designated time, just like the other leaders of the tribes of Israel, as seen in Numbers 7:1-89. We can learn from Ahiezer's example by being faithful in our own lives, just as God is faithful to us, as promised in Deuteronomy 7:9 and 1 Corinthians 1:9.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai?
Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai was the leader of the Danites, as mentioned in Numbers 7:66, and also in Numbers 1:12 and Numbers 10:25, where he is listed among the leaders of the tribes of Israel.
What is the significance of the tenth day in Numbers 7:66?
The tenth day refers to the tenth day of the dedication of the altar, during which the leaders of the tribes of Israel presented their offerings, as described in Numbers 7:1-89, and is a continuation of the dedicatory rites that began in Numbers 7:1.
Why did the leaders of the tribes present their offerings on different days?
The leaders presented their offerings on different days to emphasize the unity and diversity of the tribes of Israel, as each tribe had its own unique role and contribution to make, as seen in Numbers 7:1-89, and as instructed by God in Numbers 1:1-54 and Numbers 2:1-34.
What can we learn from Ahiezer's example in Numbers 7:66?
We can learn from Ahiezer's example the importance of obedience and faithfulness, as he drew near to present his offering on the designated day, demonstrating his commitment to following God's instructions, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:1 and Joshua 22:5.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'draw near' to God, as Ahiezer did in Numbers 7:66, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the presentation of offerings by the leaders of the tribes in Numbers 7:1-89 relate to the concept of worship and sacrifice in the New Testament, as seen in Romans 12:1 and Hebrews 13:15?
- What role does leadership play in the biblical narrative, and how can I, as a leader or follower, learn from the examples of leaders like Ahiezer in Numbers 7:66?
- In what ways can I, like Ahiezer, demonstrate my commitment to following God's instructions and presenting myself as a living sacrifice, as described in Romans 12:1?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:66
On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan, [offered]. See Numbers 1:12.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:66
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