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.
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.
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
In the book of Numbers, which records the Israelites' experiences in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, chapter 7 details the dedication of the tabernacle as a central place of worship. During this 12-day ceremony, each tribal leader presented identical offerings to the Lord as instructed by Moses, demonstrating the unity and obedience of the tribes. Eliab, the son of Helon and leader of the tribe of Zebulun, brought his offering on the fourth day, which included animals for peace offerings to signify reconciliation and devotion to God.
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