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 Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
And for a peace offering sacrifice, two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old lambs. This was the offering brought by Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai.
This verse records the specific animals that Shelumiel brought as his peace offering to God - a generous gift including multiple bulls, rams, goats, and lambs.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, having just completed the construction of the tabernacle as a portable sanctuary for God's presence. The chapter describes a twelve-day ceremony where each tribal leader presented specific offerings to dedicate the tabernacle, symbolizing the nation's collective worship and commitment to God. This verse details the peace offering brought by Shelumiel, the leader of the tribe of Simeon, as part of this ritual to express gratitude and devotion.
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