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 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 standard. Both were filled with fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering.
This verse describes the specific weights and contents of silver vessels brought as an offering to God, showing careful attention to detail in worship.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, after the Tabernacle was set up as the central place of worship for the Israelites in the wilderness, the leaders of the twelve tribes each brought specific offerings over twelve days to dedicate the altar. This verse details the offering from one leader, which included silver items filled with fine flour mixed with oil, representing a grain offering as part of their prescribed rituals. These gifts underscored the community's commitment to God's instructions and their role in maintaining the Tabernacle's functions.
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