And on the fifth day nine bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:
And on the fifth day, offer nine young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old lambs that have no defects or flaws.
This verse describes the specific animal sacrifices God required for the fifth day of the Festival of Shelters - nine bulls, two rams, and fourteen perfect lambs.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of God's detailed instructions for the Festival of Shelters (Sukkot), a seven-day harvest celebration that was one of Israel's three major annual festivals. The Israelites were to live in temporary shelters during this time to remember their wilderness wanderings and God's provision. Each day required different numbers of animals to be sacrificed, with the number of bulls decreasing each day from thirteen on day one to seven on day seven.
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