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's standard weight. Both of them were filled with fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering.
This verse describes the specific weights and contents of silver dishes brought as an offering to God, filled with flour and oil.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, chapter 7, we see the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel presenting offerings to dedicate the altar of the Tabernacle during their wilderness journey after the Exodus. This ritual highlighted the importance of communal worship and obedience to God's instructions, as each leader brought specific gifts to symbolize their tribe's devotion. These offerings, including silver items filled with flour and oil, were part of a structured system outlined in the Law given to Moses, reflecting the cultural emphasis on collective responsibility in ancient Israelite society.
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