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 weighing 130 shekels, and one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels (measured by the sanctuary's standard weight). Both were filled with fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering.
This verse describes the valuable silver dishes filled with flour and oil that were brought as an offering to God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the dedication ceremony for the newly constructed tabernacle in the wilderness. Each of the twelve tribal leaders brought identical offerings over twelve consecutive days to celebrate and consecrate the altar. The offerings were substantial and valuable, showing the people's reverence for God and their commitment to proper worship.
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