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Numbers 7:36
36On the fifth day the leader of the descendants of Simeon, Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai,
Numbers 7:36 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, did offer:
- New International Version (NIV)On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the people of Simeon, brought his offering.
- English Standard Version (ESV)On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, the chief of the people of Simeon:
- New King James Version (NKJV)On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader of the children of Simeon, presented an offering.
Context of Numbers 7:36
34a male goat as an offering for sin; 35and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs as a fellowship offering. These were the gifts from Elizur, son of Shedeur. On the fifth day the leader of the descendants of Simeon, Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai, 37brought his gifts: a silver plate that weighed 3¼ pounds and a silver bowl that weighed 1¾ pounds using the standard weight of the holy place. Each dish was filled with flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering. 38He also brought a gold dish that weighed 4 ounces, filled with incense;
Read all of Numbers 7Numbers 7:36 word by word
בַּיּוֹם֙ הַחֲמִישִׁ֔י נָשִׂ֖יא לִבְנֵ֣י שִׁמְע֑וֹן שְׁלֻֽמִיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־צוּרִֽישַׁדָּֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- On the fifthחֲמִישִׁיchămîyshîy chămishshîy · fifthH2549
- dayיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
- Shelumielשְׁלֻמִיאֵלshelûmîy'êl · ShelumielH8017
- the sonבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
- of Zurishaddaiצוּרִישַׁדָּ֑יtsûrîyshadday · ZurishaddaiH6701
- princeנָשִׂיאnâώîy' nâώi' · leaderH5387
- of the childrenבֵּןbên · son: descendant/peopleH1121
- of Simeonשִׁמְעוֹןshim‛ôn · SimeonH8095
Cross-references for Numbers 7:36
Commentaries on Numbers 7:36
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12-83Verses 12-83 The several princes make their offerings in the order assigned to the tribes Numbers 2. It was doubtless the tribes themselves which presented these gifts through their chiefs. The twelve offerings are strictly alike, and were offered on twelve separate days.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-89Verses 10-89 The princes and great men were most forward in the service of God. Here is an example to those in authority, and of the highest rank; they ought to use their honour and power, their estate and interest, to promote religion and the service of God in the places where they live. Though it was a time of joy and rejoicing, yet still, in the midst of their sacrifices, we find a sin-offering. As, in our best services, we are conscious that there is…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-83One by one, the tribal leaders brought their gifts for the dedication of the altar. Each tribe participated until the whole Hebrew confederation (the united group of twelve tribes) had taken part. The text repeats the description of each tribe’s gift. This repetition highlights the shared nature of the ceremony. Every tribe had a role in setting apart their place of worship for God. The careful listing of the gifts may reflect detailed record keeping…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 18-8318-83. On the second day Nethaneel ... prince of Issachar, did offer--This tribe being stationed on the right side of Judah, offered next through its representative; then Zebulun, which was on the left side; and so on in orderly succession, every tribe making the same kind of offering and in the same amount, to show that, as each was under equal obligation, each rendered an equal tribute. Although each offering made was the same in quantity as well as…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Numbers 7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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