The golden spoons were twelve, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary: all the gold of the spoons was an hundred and twenty shekels.
There were twelve golden spoons, each filled with incense and weighing ten shekels according to the sanctuary's standard weight. The total weight of gold from all the spoons was one hundred and twenty shekels.
This verse describes the precise count and weight of golden incense spoons that were offered as gifts for the tabernacle's dedication.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, chapter 7, we see the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel presenting identical offerings to the tabernacle as part of its dedication after the Exodus from Egypt. This ceremony occurred in the wilderness, symbolizing the tribes' unity and devotion to God as they prepared to journey toward the Promised Land. The specific mention of the twelve golden spoons full of incense, each weighing ten shekels, highlights the meticulous and generous contributions made to support the priests' worship duties.
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