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 Abidan the son of Gideoni.
And for a peace offering sacrifice, two bulls, five rams, five male goats, five one-year-old lambs: this was the offering of Abidan the son of Gideoni.
This verse records the specific peace offering that Abidan brought as part of the dedication ceremony for God's tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, chapter 7 describes the dedication ceremonies for the newly constructed tabernacle in the wilderness, which served as the central place of worship for the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. Each leader of the twelve tribes brought specific offerings over twelve consecutive days to consecrate the tabernacle and demonstrate their tribes' commitment to God. Abidan, the leader of the tribe of Benjamin, presented his offerings as part of this communal act of devotion during this significant moment in Israel's history.
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