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Numbers 7:78
78On the twelfth day the leader of the descendants of Naphtali, Ahira, son of Enan,
Numbers 7:78 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, offered:
- New International Version (NIV)On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, the leader of the people of Naphtali, brought his offering.
- English Standard Version (ESV)On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, the chief of the people of Naphtali:
- New King James Version (NKJV)On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, leader of the children of Naphtali, presented an offering.
Context of Numbers 7:78
76a male goat as an offering for sin; 77and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs as a fellowship offering. These were the gifts from Pagiel, son of Ochran. On the twelfth day the leader of the descendants of Naphtali, Ahira, son of Enan, 79brought 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. 80He also brought a gold dish that weighed 4 ounces, filled with incense;
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בְּיוֹם֙ שְׁנֵ֣ים עָשָׂ֣ר י֔וֹם נָשִׂ֖יא לִבְנֵ֣י נַפְתָּלִ֑י אֲחִירַ֖ע בֶּן־עֵינָֽן׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- On the twelfthשְׁנַ֫יִםshenayim shettayim · twoH8147
- On the twelfthעָשָׂר‛âώâr · tenH6240
- dayיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
- Ahiraאֲחִירַע'ăchîyra‛ · AhiraH299
- the sonבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
- of Enanעֵינָן‛êynân · EnanH5881
- princeנָשִׂיאnâώîy' nâώi' · leaderH5387
- of the childrenבֵּןbên · son: descendant/peopleH1121
- of Naphtaliנַפְתָּלִיnaphtâlîy · NaphtaliH5321
Cross-references for Numbers 7:78
Commentaries on Numbers 7:78
- 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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