KJV ORIGINAL
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 Eliab the son of Helon.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five one-year-old lambs: this was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the specific peace offering that Eliab brought to God, showing his generous worship and commitment to maintaining fellowship with the Lord.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the dedication of the tabernacle in the wilderness, where each tribal leader brought identical offerings over twelve consecutive days. Eliab was the leader of the tribe of Zebulun, and peace offerings were special sacrifices where the worshiper shared a meal with God, symbolizing fellowship and thanksgiving.
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