Numbers7
English Standard Version
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Study Guide
Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Numbers 7.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: The offerings of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle. (1–9). The offerings of the princes at the dedication of the altar. (10–89).
vv1-9
The offering of the princes to the service of the tabernacle was not made till it was fully set up. Necessary observances must always take place of free-will offerings. The more any are advanced, the greater opportunity they have of serving God and their generation. No sooner was the tabernacle set up, than provision is made for the removal of it. Even when but just settled in the world, we must be preparing for changes and removes, especially for the great change.
vv10-89
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 sin, there should be repentance, even in our most joyful services. In all approaches to God we must by faith look to Christ as the Sin-offering. They brought their offerings each on a day. God's work should not be done confusedly, or in a hurry; take time, and we shall have done the sooner, or, at least, we shall have done the better. If services are to be done for twelve days together, we must not call it a task and a burden. All their offerings were the same; all the tribes of Israel had an equal share in the altar, and an equal interest in the sacrifices offered upon it. He who now spake to Moses, as the Shechinah or Divine Majesty, from between the Cherubim, was the Eternal Word, the second Person in the Trinity; for all God's communion with man is by his Son, by whom he made the world, and rules the church, who is the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever.
Key Words
יוֹם: a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb)
מֹשֶׁה: Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
כָּלָה: to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitived (to complete, prepare, consume)
קוּם: to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
מִשְׁכָּן: a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden walls)
מָשַׁח: to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
קָדַשׁ: to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
כֹּל: properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
כְּלִי: something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
מִזְבֵּחַ: an altar
Cross References
Numbers 7Explains why the sons of Kohath received no wagons: their service required carrying holy things on shoulders.
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Fulfilled promise of God speaking to Moses from above the mercy seat between the cherubim.
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Establishes the chronological date when the tabernacle was fully set up and reared.
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Details the historic anointing and sanctification of the tabernacle, altar, and vessels mentioned in verse 1.
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Points to the original pattern of the sanctuary vessels (chargers and bowls) described in Exodus 25:29.
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Elishama of Ephraim presents his offering in the exact order of Israel's camp arrangement.
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Establishes Ahiezer's role as prince of Dan following the specified order of the camp.
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Establishes Pagiel's role as prince of Asher matching the structural order of the camp.
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Identifies Ahira as prince of Naphtali, aligning his offering day with the camp structure.
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Describes the physical structure of the mercy seat and cherubim where God's voice was heard.
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Lists the exact same princes who were chosen and numbered to lead their tribes.
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Defines the service of the sons of Gershon, justifying the allocation of two wagons.
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Defines the heavy service of Merari under Ithamar, justifying their allocation of four wagons.
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Illustrates the judgment when David's men used a cart instead of bearing the ark on shoulders.
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David corrects his error, acknowledging the Levites must carry the ark on their shoulders as prescribed.
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Confirms Eliab's presentation order on the third day corresponds to Zebulun's camp position.
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Links Elizur's offering on the fourth day to Reuben's position as leader of the southern camp.
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Connects Shelumiel's offering on the fifth day to Simeon's place in the camp configuration.
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Identifies Elishama son of Ammihud and Gamaliel son of Pedahzur as the chosen tribal princes.
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Ephraim's prince offers before Manasseh's, reflecting Jacob's blessing placing Ephraim before his older brother.
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Identifies Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai as the appointed head of Dan in the census.
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Identifies Pagiel son of Ocran as the appointed head of Asher in the census.
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Identifies Ahira son of Enan as the appointed head of Naphtali in the census.
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Poetic portrayal of God dwelling and shining forth from between the cherubim.
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New Testament description of the ark, cherubim, and the mercy seat of God's presence.
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Judah camps on the east side; Nahshon's precedence in offering reflects Judah's lead position.
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Describes the original design and purpose of the sanctuary dishes and bowls (chargers).
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Relates the gold spoon of incense to Aaron's daily incense offering on the golden altar.
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Relates the prince's offering of a kid of the goats to the prescribed sin offering.
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Provides a thematic parallel in the massive volume of peace offerings at Solomon's temple dedication.
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Aligns the peace offerings brought by Nethaneel with the levitical laws of peace offerings.
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Eliasaph is listed here as son of Deuel (or Reuel), aligning with the camp arrangement.
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Gamaliel leads the offering for Manasseh, corresponding to their camp order next to Ephraim.
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Abidan of Benjamin offers ninth, completing the three tribes of the camp of Ephraim.
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Shows Ahiezer leading the camp of Dan in their subsequent journeys.
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Shows Pagiel leading the tribe of Asher in the wilderness march.
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