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 Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
And for peace offerings, he gave two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old lambs. This was the offering brought by Nahshon, the son of Amminadab.
This verse describes the specific animals that Nahshon brought as peace offerings to God during the dedication of the tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed account of the dedication of the tabernacle in the wilderness, where each tribal leader brought identical offerings over twelve consecutive days. Nahshon was the leader of the tribe of Judah and the first to present his offering. Peace offerings were sacrifices that symbolized fellowship and gratitude to God, with portions shared between God, the priests, and the worshippers.
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