Numbers 7 (FBV)

1On the same day that Moses finished putting up the Tabernacle, he anointed it and dedicated it, along with all its furniture, the altar, and all its utensils.On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils.

2The Israelite leaders who were the heads of their families came and gave an offering. They were the same leaders of the tribes who had worked on the registration of the Israelites.And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration.

3They brought to the Lord an offering of six covered wagons and twelve oxen. Each leader gave an ox, and two leaders shared in giving a wagon. They presented them in front of the Tabernacle.They brought as their offering before the LORD six covered carts and twelve oxen—an ox from each leader and a cart from every two leaders—and presented them before the tabernacle.

4The Lord told Moses,And the LORD said to Moses,

5“Accept what they're giving you and use them in the work of the Tent of Meeting. Give them to the Levites to use as required.”“Accept these gifts from them, that they may be used in the work of the Tent of Meeting. And give them to the Levites, to each man according to his service.”

6Moses accepted the wagons and oxen and handed them over to the Levites.So Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites.

7He gave two wagons and four oxen to the families of Gershon to use as they required.He gave the Gershonites two carts and four oxen, as their service required,

8He gave four wagons and eight oxen to the families of Merari, to use as they required. The work was all to be done under the direction of Ithamar, son of Aaron the priest.and he gave the Merarites four carts and eight oxen, as their service required, all under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.

9He didn't give any wagons or oxen to the Kohathites because their responsibility was to carry on their shoulders the holy objects assigned to their care.But he did not give any to the Kohathites, since they were to carry on their shoulders the holy objects for which they were responsible.

10The day the altar was anointed, the leaders came forward with their dedicatory offerings, presenting them in front of it.When the altar was anointed, the leaders approached with their offerings for its dedication and presented them before the altar.

11The Lord told Moses, “Have one leader come every day and present his offering for the dedication of the altar.”And the LORD said to Moses, “Each day one leader is to present his offering for the dedication of the altar.”

12The first day Nahshon, son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah came forward with his offering.On the first day Nahshon son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah drew near with his offering.

13His offering was a silver plate that weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and a silver bowl that weighed seventy shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard). They were both filled with the best flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering.His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;

14He also presented a gold dish that weighed ten shekels filled with incense. As sacrifices he broughtone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

15a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

16a male goat as a sin offering,one male goat for a sin offering;

17and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering of Nahshon, son of Amminadab.and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nahshon son of Amminadab.

18The second day Nethanel, son of Zuar, the leader of the tribe of Issachar, came forward.On the second day Nethanel son of Zuar, the leader of Issachar, drew near.

19The offering he presented was a silver plate that weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and a silver bowl that weighed seventy shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard). They were both filled with the best flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering.The offering he presented was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;

20He also presented a gold dish that weighed ten shekels filled with incense. As sacrifices he broughtone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

21a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

22a male goat as a sin offering,one male goat for a sin offering;

23and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering of Nethanel, son of Zuar.and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar.

24The third day Eliab, son of Helon, the leader of the tribe of Zebulun, came forward.On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near.

25The offering he presented was a silver plate that weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and a silver bowl that weighed seventy shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard). They were both filled with the best flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering.His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;

26He also presented a gold dish that weighed ten shekels filled with incense. As sacrifices he broughtone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

27a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

28a male goat as a sin offering,one male goat for a sin offering;

29and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering of Eliab, son of Helon.and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon.

30The fourth day Elizur, son of Shedeur, the leader of the tribe of Reuben, came forward.On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, the leader of the Reubenites, drew near.

31The offering he presented was a silver plate that weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and a silver bowl that weighed seventy shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard). They were both filled with the best flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering.His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;

32He also presented a gold dish that weighed ten shekels filled with incense. As sacrifices he broughtone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

33a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

34a male goat as a sin offering,one male goat for a sin offering;

35and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering of Elizur, son of Shedeur.and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur.

36The fifth day Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the tribe of Simeon, came forward.On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near.

37The offering he presented was a silver plate that weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and a silver bowl that weighed seventy shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard). They were both filled with the best flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering.His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;

38He also presented a gold dish that weighed ten shekels filled with incense. As sacrifices he broughtone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

39a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

40a male goat as a sin offering,one male goat for a sin offering;

41and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering of Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai.and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.

42The sixth day Eliasaph, son of Deuel, the leader of the tribe of Gad, came forward.On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites, drew near.

43The offering he presented was a silver plate that weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and a silver bowl that weighed seventy shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard). They were both filled with the best flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering.His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;

44He also presented a gold dish that weighed ten shekels filled with incense. As sacrifices he broughtone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

45a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

46a male goat as a sin offering,one male goat for a sin offering;

47and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering of Eliasaph, son of Deuel.and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliasaph son of Deuel.

48The seventh day Elishama, son of Ammihud, the leader of the tribe of Ephraim, came forward.On the seventh day Elishama son of Ammihud, the leader of the Ephraimites, drew near.

49The offering he presented was a silver plate that weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and a silver bowl that weighed seventy shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard). They were both filled with the best flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering.His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;

50He also presented a gold dish that weighed ten shekels filled with incense. As sacrifices he broughtone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

51a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

52a male goat as a sin offering,one male goat for a sin offering;

53and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering of Elishama, son of Ammihud.and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.

54The eighth day Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur, the leader of the tribe of Manasseh, came forward.On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites, drew near.

55The offering he presented was a silver plate that weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and a silver bowl that weighed seventy shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard). They were both filled with the best flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering.His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;

56He also presented a gold dish that weighed ten shekels filled with incense. As sacrifices he broughtone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

57a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

58a male goat as a sin offering,one male goat for a sin offering;

59and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering of Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur.and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.

60The ninth day Abidan, son of Gideoni, the leader of the tribe of Benjamin, came forward.On the ninth day Abidan son of Gideoni, the leader of the Benjamites, drew near.

61The offering he presented was a silver plate that weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and a silver bowl that weighed seventy shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard). They were both filled with the best flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering.His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;

62He also presented a gold dish that weighed ten shekels filled with incense. As sacrifices he broughtone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

63a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

64a male goat as a sin offering,one male goat for a sin offering;

65and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering of Abidan, son of Gideoni.and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Abidan son of Gideoni.

66The tenth day Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai, the leader of the tribe of Dan, came forward.On the tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, the leader of the Danites, drew near.

67The offering he presented was a silver plate that weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and a silver bowl that weighed seventy shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard). They were both filled with the best flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering.His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;

68He also presented a gold dish that weighed ten shekels filled with incense. As sacrifices he broughtone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

69a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

70a male goat as a sin offering,one male goat for a sin offering;

71and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering of Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai.and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.

72The eleventh day Pagiel, son of Ocran, the leader of the tribe of Asher, came forward.On the eleventh day Pagiel son of Ocran, the leader of the Asherites, drew near.

73The offering he presented was a silver plate that weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and a silver bowl that weighed seventy shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard). They were both filled with the best flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering.His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;

74He also presented a gold dish that weighed ten shekels filled with incense. As sacrifices he broughtone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

75a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

76a male goat as a sin offering,one male goat for a sin offering;

77and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering of Pagiel, son of Ocran.and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Pagiel son of Ocran.

78The twelfth day Ahira, son of Enan, the leader of the tribe of Naphtali, came forward.On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, the leader of the Naphtalites, drew near.

79The offering he presented was a silver plate that weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and a silver bowl that weighed seventy shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard). They were both filled with the best flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering.His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;

80He also presented a gold dish that weighed ten shekels filled with incense. As sacrifices he broughtone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

81a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

82a male goat as a sin offering,one male goat for a sin offering;

83and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering of Ahira, son of Enan.and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahira son of Enan.

84So on the day the altar was anointed, the dedicatory offerings brought by the Israelite leaders were twelve silver plates, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold dishes.So these were the offerings from the leaders of Israel for the dedication of the altar when it was anointed: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold dishes.

85Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each bowl weighed seventy shekels. The total weight of the silver was two thousand four hundred shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard).Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each silver bowl seventy shekels. The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel.

86The twelve gold dishes filled with incense each weighed ten shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard). The total weight of the gold was a hundred and twenty shekels.The twelve gold dishes filled with incense weighed ten shekels each, according to the sanctuary shekel. The total weight of the gold dishes was a hundred and twenty shekels.

87The animals presented as a burnt offering were twelve bulls, twelve rams, and twelve one-year-old male lambs, as well as their grain offerings, and twelve male goats as the sin offering.All the livestock for the burnt offering totaled twelve bulls, twelve rams, and twelve male lambs a year old—together with their grain offerings—and twelve male goats for the sin offering.

88The animals presented as a peace offering were twenty-four bulls, sixty rams, sixty male goats, and sixty one-year-old male lambs. This was the dedicatory offering for the altar once it had been anointed.All the livestock sacrificed for the peace offering totaled twenty-four bulls, sixty rams, sixty male goats, and sixty male lambs a year old. This was the dedication offering for the altar after it was anointed.

89Whenever Moses went into the Tent of Meeting to speak with the Lord, he would hear the voice speaking to him from the atonement cover on the Ark of the Testimony between the two cherubim. This is how the Lord spoke to him.When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him.

Numbers 7

Offerings of Dedication