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 weighing 130 shekels, and one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels (measured by the sanctuary's standard weight). Both were filled with fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering.
This verse describes the specific offering brought by one of Israel's tribal leaders - expensive silver dishes filled with flour and oil as a gift to God.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, after the tabernacle was constructed as a portable sanctuary for worship, the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel presented offerings over twelve days to dedicate it. This occurred during the Israelites' wilderness journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, symbolizing their unity and devotion to God. The detailed descriptions of these gifts, like the one in verse 61, highlight the meticulous care and generosity expected in sacred rituals.
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