And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five one-year-old lambs: this was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.
This verse records the specific animals that Elishama brought as peace offerings to God, a generous gift showing his desire for fellowship with the Lord.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, chapter 7 describes the dedication of the tabernacle, the portable sanctuary that the Israelites used during their wilderness wanderings after the Exodus from Egypt. Each leader of the twelve tribes presented specific offerings to God as a symbol of their commitment and to consecrate the tabernacle for worship. This verse details the peace offering brought by Elishama, the leader of the tribe of Ephraim, as part of this collective act of devotion.
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