Numbers 7

A description of what the twelve Chieftains of the Tribe did offer, after the setting up and hallowing of the Tabernacle, in the general, verse 1. Etc which was given to the Gersonites and the Merarites. 4. What they offered every one in particular of silver and gold vessels, and of beasts, for the consecration of the Altar. 10. The sum of what was offered. 84. The manner how God spoke with Moseh from the expiation-cover, 89.

1. And it came to pass on that day, [Understand the first day of the first month of the second year after their coming forth out of Egypt. See Exod. 40. V. 17. 18.] When Moseh had made an end to set up the Tabernacle, and had anointed the same, and had allowed the same, and all his furniture: together with the altar and all his furniture: and he had anointed them and hallowed them.

2. That the chief of Israel, [See above ch. 1. On v. 16.] the heads of the house of their fathers, offered; these were the chief of the Tribes which stood over the numbered]

3. And they brought their sacrifice before the face of the Lord; six covered wagons, [Arched and vaulted as it were with their covering, for the better keeping of things to be carried there] and twelve Oxen; one Wagon for two Chieftains, and one Ox for each one; and brought them; [others, offered the same] before the Tabernacle.

4. And the LORD spoke to Moseh, saying:

5. Take them from them, that they may be for to administer the service of the Tent of the Congregation: and thou shalt give the same to the Levites, unto every one [i.e. unto each family of the Levites, i.e. to the Gersonites, the Kohatithes, and the Mararites, whose offices and charges were described above, Chapter 3. And 4.] according to his service.

6. So Moseh took those Wagons and those Oxen, and gave them to the Levites.

7. Two wagons and four Oxen he gave to the sons of Gerson, according to their service.

8. And four Wagons and eight Oxen he gave to the sons of Mewari, according to their service , [The reason why he gave more Waggons and Oxen to the Merarites, then to the Gersonites, See above, chapter 3. On verse 36.] under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the Priest. [i.e. under his direction and inspection. See Gen. 41. On v. 35.]

9. But unto the sons of Kohath he gave nothing; for the service of the holy things [Expressed above, chapter 4. 4, 5, 6, etc.] was upon them, (which) they bare upon their shoulders. [See above, chapter 4. On v. 15.]

10. And the chief offered for the consecration of the Altar [The Hebrew word rendered consecration here, doth properly signify the Action whereby something is consecrated to the LORD for a singular use, by certain Ceremonies, 2 Chron. 7. V. 9. Ezra 6:16. And here in the sequel] on the day, when the same was anointed; the chief then offered their sacrifice before the Altar. [viz. the Altar of burnt-offering]

11. And the LORD said to Moseh: Each chief shall (every one upon his day) [Hebr. Each chief upon one day, each chief upon one day shall etc. See of this manner of manner of speaking, Gen. 7. V. 2.] offer their sacrifice for the consecration of the Altar.

12. He now that upon the first day offered his sacrifice, was Matheson the son of Amminadab, for the Tribe of Juda. [i.e. he offered not for himself in particular, but in the Name and behalf of the whole Tribe of Juda. The same is likewise to be understood of the rest of these Heads of Chieftains, viz. that they offered on their Tribes behalf.]

13. And his sacrifice was one silver dish, whose weight was an hundred and thirty (shekels) one silver sprinkling bason of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary. [Of the value of half a Rixdoller (or two shillings three pence sterling.) see Gen. 20. V. 16. And 23. On v. 15.] they were both full of meal-flower mixed with Oil, for a meat-offering: [of which, see Lev. 2. On v. 12.]

14. One incense-plate [Others, cooking pan, or spoon (ladle)] of ten golden (shekels) [of the value of the golden shekel. See Genesis 24. On verse 22.] full of Incense.

15. One Bullock, a young one, [Hebr. The son of a Bull, and so in the sequel] one Ram, one Lamb of one year old, [Hebr. Son of his year] for a burnt-offering: [See Gen. 8. On v. 20. And Levit. 6. On v. 9.]

16. One He-kid for a sin-offering: [See Levit. 4. On verse 3.]

17. And for a thank-offering. [See Levit. 3. On v. 1.] two Bullocks, five Rams, five He-goats, five Lambs of a year old, [Heb. sons of one year, and so in the sequel, i.e. such as were one year old] that was the sacrifice of Nahesson the son Amminadab.

18. On the second day (there) offered Nathaniel the son of Zuar, [Hebr. Tsuar] the chief of Issachar.

19. He offered his sacrifice; one silver dish, whose weight was an hundred and thirty (shekels ;) one silver sprinkling-bason of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, they were both full of meal-flower, mixed with Oil, for a meat-offering.

20. One Incense-plate, [To wit, a golden one. See below, v. 84. Of ten golden shekels full of incense:

21. One Bullock, a young one , one Ram, one Lamb of one year old: for a burnt-offering:

22. One He-kid for a sin-offering:

23. And for a thank-offering, two Bullocks, five Rams, five He-goats, five Lambs of a year old: that was the sacrifice of Nathaniel, the son of Zuar.

24. On the third day (there offered) [This is inserted here out of v. 18. Above, and so in the sequel] the chief of the sons of Zebulon, Eliah the son of Helon.

25. His sacrifice was one silver dish, whose weight was an hundred and thirty (shekels) one silver sprinkling-bason of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary; they were both full of meal-flower mixed with Oil for a meat-offering:

26. One Incense-plate of ten golden (shekels) full of Incense:

27. One Bullock a young one, one Ram, one Lamb of one year old for a burnt-offering:

28. One He-kid for a sin-offering:

29. And for a thank-offering two Bullocks, five Rams, five He-goats, five Lambs of a year old, that was the sacrifice of Eliab the son of Helon.

30. On the fourth day (there offered) the chief of the children of Reuben, Elizur, [Heb. Elitzur] the son of Sedeur.

31. His sacrifice was one filter dish; whose weight was one hundred and thirty (shekels), one silver sprinkling bason of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary: they were both full of meal-flower, mixed with Oil, for a meat-offering.

32. One Incense-plate of ten golden (shekels), full of Incense:

33. One Bullock, a young one, one Ram, one Lamb, of a year old for a burnt-offering.

34. One He-kid for a sin-offering:

35. And for a thank-offering, two Bullocks, five Rams, five He-goats, five Lambs of a year old: that was the sacrifice of Elizur, the son of Sedeur.

36. On the fifth-day (there offered) the Chief of the children of Simeon, Selumiel, the son of Zuri-saddai. [Hebr. Tzuri-Schaddai.]

37. His sacrifice was one silver dish, whose weight was one hundred and thirty (shekels) after the shekel of the Sanctuary: they were both full of meal-flower mixed with Oil, for a meat-offering:

38. One Incense-plate of ten golden (shekels) full of Incense:

39. One Bullock, a young one, one Ram, one Lamb of a year old for a burnt-offering:

40. One He-goat for a sin-offering:

41. And for a thank-offering, two Oxen, five, Rams, five He-goats, five Lambs of a year old: that was the sacrifice of Selumiel the son of Zuri-Saddai.

42. On the sixth day, (there offered) the chief of the children of Gad, Eliasaph the son of Dehuel.

43. His sacrifice was one silver dish, whose weight was one hundred and thirty (shekels;) one silver sprinkling-bason of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary; both full of the meal flower, mixed with oil, for a meat-offering.

44. One Incense-plate of ten golden (shekels) full of incense:

45. One Bullock, a young one, one Ram, one Lamb of a year old, for a burnt -offering.

46. One He Goat, for a sin-offering.

47. And for a thank-offering, two Oxen, five Rams, five he-goats, five Lambs of a year old: that was the sacrifice of Eliasaph, the son of Debuel.

48. On the seventh day (there offered) the chief of the children of Ephraim; Elizama, the son of Ammihud.

49. His offering was one silver dish, whose weight was one hundred and thirty (shekels;) one silver sprinkling bason of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, both full of meal-flower, mixed with Oil for a meat-offering:

50. One Incense-plate of ten golden (shekels) full of Incense:

51. One Bullock a young one, one Ram, one Lamb of a year old of a burnt-offering:

52. One He-goat, for a sin offering.

53. And for a thank-offering, two Oxen, five Rams, five he-goats, five Lambs of a year old ; that was the sacrifice of Elisama the son of Ammihud.

54. On the eighth day (there offered) the chief of the children of Manasseh, Gamaliel, [Heb. Gamaliel] the son of Pedazur; [Heb. Pedatsur.]

55. His sacrifice was one silver dish, whose weight was one hundred and thirty (shekels) one silver sprinkling bason of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, both full of meal-flower, mixed with Oil for a meat-offering:

56. One Incense-plate of ten golden shekels, full of Incense:

57. One Bullock, a young one, one Ram, one Lamb, being a year old for a burnt-offering.

58. One he-goat, for a sin-offering:

59. And for a thank-offering, two Oxen, five Rams, five he-goats, five Lambs of a year old: that was the sacrifice of Gamaliel the son of Pedazur.

60. On the ninth day (there offered) the chief of the children of Benjamin, Abidan the son of Gideoni.

61. His sacrifice was a silver dish, whose weight was one hundred and thirty (shekels) one silver sprinkling bason of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary: they were both of meal flower, mixed with Oil, for a meat-offering.

62. One Incense-plate of ten golden (shekels) full of Incense:

63. One Bullock, a young one, one Ram, one Lamb being a year old for a burnt-offering:

64. One he-goat, for a sin-offering.

65. And for a thank-offering two Oxen, five Rams, five he-goats, five Lambs of a year old: that was the sacrifice of Abidan the son of Gideoni.

66. On the tenth day (there offered) the chief of the children of Dan, Ahiezer, the son of Ammisaddai.

67. His sacrifice was a silver dish, whose weight was one hundred and thirty (shekels) a silver sprinkling-bason of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary; they were both full of meal-flower, mixed with Oil for a meat-offering.

68. One Incense-plate of ten golden (shekels) full of Incense:

69. One Bullock, a young one, one Ram, one Lamb being a year old for a burnt-offering.

70. One he-goat for a sin-offering:

71. And for a thank-offering, two Oxen, five Rams, five he-goats, five Lambs of a year old, that was the sacrifice of Ahiezer, the son of Ammisaddai.

72. On the eleventh day [Heb. on the day of the eleven days, and so below, v. 78.] (there offered) the chief of the children of Aser: Pagiel the son of Ochran.

73. His sacrifice was one Silver dish, whose weight was one hundred and thirty (shekels;) one silver sprinkling-bason of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, both filled with meal-flower, mixed with Oil, for a meat-offering.

74. One Incense-plate of ten golden (shekels) full of incense:

75. One Bullock, a young one, one Ram, one Lamb, being a year old, for a burnt-offering.

76. One he-goat, for a sin-offering.

77. And for a thank-offering two Oxen, five Rams, five he-goats,, five Lambs of a year old, that was the sacrifice of Pagiel, the son of Ochron.

78. On the twelfth day, [Heb. on the day of the twelve days] (there offered) the chief of the children of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan.

79. His sacrifice was one silver dish, whose weight was one hundred and thirty (shekels) one silver sprinkling-bason of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary: they were both full of meal-flower mixed with Oil, for a meat-offering:

80. One Incense-plate of ten golden (shekels) full of Incense:

81. One Bullock a young one, one Ram, one Lamb of a year old, for a burnt-offering:

82. One he-goat for a sin-offering:

83. And for a thank-offering two Oxen, five Rams, five he-goats, five Lambs of a year old: that was the sacrifice of Ahira, the son of Enan.

84. That is the consecration of the Altar of the chief of Israel, on the day when the same was anointed: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver-sprinkling-basons, twelve golden Incense-plates.

85. One silver dish, was one of hundred and thirty shekels, and one sprinkling-bason of seventy shekels. All the silver of the vessels was four and twenty hundredth (shekels) after the shekel of the Sanctuary.

86. Twelve golden Incense-plates full of Incense; each Incense-plate was of ten shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary: all the gold of the Incense-plate, was an hundred and twenty shekels.

87. All the Oxen for burnt-offering were twelve Bullocks, twelve Rams, twelve Lambs of a year old, with their meat-offering, and twelve he-goats for a sin-offering.

88. And all the Oxen for a thank-offering, were twenty four Bullocks; the Rams sixty, the he-goats sixty, the Lambs of a year old sixty, that is the consecration of the Altar, after the same was anointed.

89. And when Moseh went into the Tent of the Congregation, [viz. after the same was dedicated and consecrated to the service of the LORD: before that time GOD spoke to Moseh upon mount Sinai, and elsewhere] for to speak with him, [viz. with the Lord] then he heard a voice speaking to him from above the expiation-cover, which is upon the cover, which is upon the Ark of the Testimony, from between the two Cherubims, [therefore God said, to sit or dwell between the Cherubims, 1 Sa . 4. 4. 2 King 19. 25. Psalms 80:2.] thus he spoke to him. [viz. according as he had promised to do, Exodus 25:21.]