His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was 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:
His offering was one silver plate that weighed 130 shekels, and one silver bowl that weighed 70 shekels, measured by the sanctuary standard. Both were filled with fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering.
This verse describes the specific weights and contents of silver vessels brought as an offering to God, showing careful attention to detail in worship.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed account of the dedication offerings brought by the twelve tribal leaders of Israel when the tabernacle was completed in the wilderness. Each tribe brought identical offerings over twelve consecutive days, demonstrating unity and equality among the tribes. The shekel of the sanctuary was the official weight standard used for religious purposes.
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