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 that weighed 130 shekels, and one silver bowl that weighed 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 weights and contents of silver dishes brought as an offering to God, filled with flour and oil for worship.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed record of offerings brought by the twelve tribal leaders of Israel during the dedication of the tabernacle altar. Each tribe's leader brought identical offerings over twelve consecutive days, demonstrating unity and equality among the tribes. The sanctuary shekel was the official standard weight used for religious purposes, ensuring consistency in offerings.
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