And they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they brought them before the tabernacle.
They brought their gifts to the LORD: six covered wagons and twelve oxen. Each wagon was shared by two leaders, and each leader also brought one ox. They presented all of these before the tabernacle.
The tribal leaders brought practical gifts of wagons and oxen to help with the work of God's tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the dedication ceremony for the tabernacle, when the twelve tribal leaders of Israel each brought offerings after Moses had finished setting up God's portable sanctuary in the wilderness. These weren't ceremonial gifts but practical transportation equipment needed to move the heavy tabernacle components as the Israelites traveled through the desert.
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