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And for peace offerings to show friendship with God, he brought two bulls, five male sheep, five male goats, and five one-year-old lambs. This was the gift that Nethaneel, son of Zuar, brought.
This verse describes the generous peace offering that Nethaneel brought to celebrate friendship and fellowship with God.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nethaneel the son of Zuar.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for worship, had recently been constructed, and the leaders of the twelve tribes were each presenting offerings over twelve days to dedicate the altar as an act of communal commitment to God. This verse specifically details the peace offering brought by Nethaneel, the leader of the tribe of Issachar, as part of this ceremonial dedication.