KJV ORIGINAL
His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
His offering was one silver plate weighing 130 shekels, and one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels (measured by the sanctuary's standard weights). Both were filled with fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the specific weights and contents of silver vessels brought as offerings to God, showing careful attention to proper worship.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the dedication of the tabernacle in the wilderness, where each of the twelve tribal leaders brought identical offerings over twelve consecutive days. The shekel of the sanctuary was the official standard weight used for religious purposes, ensuring uniformity and fairness in offerings.
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