KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD said unto Moses, They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD said to Moses, 'Each leader will present their offering on their assigned day for the dedication of the altar.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is organizing a special ceremony where each tribal leader will take turns presenting their gifts to dedicate the altar over multiple days.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after the construction of the tabernacle was completed and the altar was ready for service. The twelve tribal leaders of Israel were preparing to dedicate the altar with special offerings, creating an orderly celebration that would last twelve days. This was a significant moment as it marked the formal beginning of Israel's worship system in the wilderness.
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