On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, offered:
On the twelfth day, Ahira son of Enan, the leader of the tribe of Naphtali, brought his offering:
This verse introduces Ahira, the leader of the Naphtali tribe, bringing his dedication offering on the twelfth and final day of the tabernacle ceremony.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, after the Israelites had constructed and set up the tabernacle in the wilderness, the leaders of the twelve tribes were instructed to present offerings to dedicate the altar as a symbol of their commitment to God. This ceremony unfolded over twelve consecutive days, with each tribal leader bringing identical gifts on their assigned day to demonstrate unity and obedience. On the twelfth day, Ahira, the son of Enan and the prince of the tribe of Naphtali, fulfilled his role by presenting his offering as part of this collective act of worship.
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