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 Elizur the son of Shedeur.
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two bulls, five rams, five male goats, five one-year-old lambs: this was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur.
This verse lists the specific animals that Elizur brought as peace offerings to God during the dedication of the altar.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed account of the twelve-day dedication ceremony for the tabernacle's altar, where each tribal leader brought identical offerings on consecutive days. Elizur was the leader of the tribe of Reuben, and this was his contribution on his designated day. Peace offerings were sacrifices that symbolized fellowship and gratitude to God, with portions shared between God, the priests, and the worshiper.
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