And his offering was one silver charger, the weight thereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:
His offering was one silver plate that weighed 130 shekels, and one silver bowl that weighed 70 shekels, measured by the sanctuary's standard weight. Both were filled with fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering.
This verse describes the valuable silver dishes filled with flour and oil that were brought as offerings to God during the dedication of the tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, this verse is part of the account of the dedication of the Tabernacle in the wilderness, shortly after the Israelites had been delivered from Egypt and were preparing for their journey to the Promised Land. The leaders of the twelve tribes each brought specific offerings over twelve days to consecrate the altar, demonstrating their loyalty and worship to God. Numbers 7:13 specifically details the gift from Nahshon, the leader of the tribe of Judah, which included items like a silver charger and bowl filled with flour and oil, symbolizing communal participation in sacred rituals.
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