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
This verse comes from the dedication ceremony of the tabernacle, where each of the twelve tribal leaders of Israel brought identical offerings over twelve consecutive days. Shelumiel was the leader of the tribe of Simeon, and this was his contribution on his designated day. Peace offerings were sacrifices that symbolized fellowship and gratitude between the people and God, with portions shared in communal meals.
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