His offering was one silver charger of the weight of 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 weighing 130 shekels, and one silver bowl weighing 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 vessels brought as offerings to God, showing careful attention to proper worship.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of the 12-day dedication ceremony of the tabernacle altar, where each tribal leader brought identical offerings. The 'shekel of the sanctuary' was the official weight standard used in religious contexts. These grain offerings mixed with oil were a regular part of Old Testament worship, representing the people's dependence on God for their daily sustenance.
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