KJV ORIGINAL
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, did offer:
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On the fifth day, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the tribe of Simeon, brought his offering:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces the fifth tribal leader bringing his dedication offering for the newly completed tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the twelve-day dedication ceremony of the tabernacle in the wilderness, where each tribal leader brought identical offerings on consecutive days. Shelumiel was the appointed leader of the tribe of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and this ceremony took place shortly after the tabernacle's construction was completed around 1440 BC.
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