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Numbers 7:59

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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 Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And for the peace offering sacrifice: two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old lambs. This was the offering brought by Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records the specific animals that Gamaliel brought as his peace offering to God during the dedication of the tabernacle.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Numbers, chapter 7 describes the dedication of the tabernacle's altar in the wilderness after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. Each leader of the twelve tribes presented specific offerings over twelve days to consecrate the altar, symbolizing their commitment to God's presence among them. This verse specifically records the peace offering brought by Gamaliel, the leader of the tribe of Manasseh, as part of this ceremonial tribute.

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