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 Pagiel the son of Ocran.
And for peace offerings, he brought two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old lambs. This was the offering brought by Pagiel, the son of Ocran.
This verse records the specific peace offering animals that Pagiel brought as his contribution to dedicating the tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, after the Israelites had escaped Egypt and were wandering in the wilderness, they constructed the tabernacle as a central place for worship and God's presence among them. The leaders of the twelve tribes took turns over twelve days to present offerings for its dedication, demonstrating their collective devotion and responsibility. Pagiel, the leader of the tribe of Asher, brought his specific offering on the twelfth day, which included animals for peace sacrifices as a symbol of thanksgiving and covenant renewal.
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