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
In the book of Numbers, God provides detailed instructions to Moses for the offerings during the Festival of Tabernacles, a seven-day harvest celebration that commemorated God's provision for the Israelites in the wilderness. This verse specifically describes the animal sacrifices required on the fifth day of the festival, including nine bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs that had to be without blemish, as part of the prescribed rituals to maintain covenant faithfulness. These practices were integral to Israel's worship, emphasizing atonement, thanksgiving, and communal purity before God.
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